Patricia Vasquez
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Adept at optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing customer service, my tenure at Benihana Restaurant honed my knife skills and fostered exceptional teamwork. Achievements include significantly reducing customer wait times and maintaining impeccable cleanliness standards, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment. My dedication to food safety and collaborative spirit are assets I bring to any culinary team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Benihana Restaurant
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Strengthened supplier relations by accurately tracking and reporting ingredient usage patterns.
- Ensured consistent food quality by strictly following recipes and presentation standards.
- Accelerated dish preparation times, allowing for smoother kitchen operation.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
- Fostered positive team atmosphere, aiding in training of new kitchen staff.
Cashier
Magnetron Pier 39
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Diswasher
Benihana Restauran
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Education
N/A -
Leonarda Gómez Blanco
Mexico, ME07.1996
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Kitchen organization
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Flexible schedule
- Knife skills
- Stock rotation
- Cutting techniques
- Vegetable prep
- Kitchen operations
- Kitchen equipment operation
Timeline
Prep Cook
Benihana Restaurant
07.2023 - 01.2025
Diswasher
Benihana Restauran
07.2022 - 12.2024
Cashier
Magnetron Pier 39
01.2020 - 05.2022
N/A -
Leonarda Gómez Blanco
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