Renee Gonzalez
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Proactive Cook with extensive experience in maintaining sanitary workspaces and preparing high-quality meals under time constraints. Skilled in food handling, sanitation practices, and special diet preparations. Brings strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail to ensure consistent food quality and customer satisfaction.
Offering collaborative spirit and quick learner eager to thrive in culinary setting. Contributes foundational understanding of culinary techniques and ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and cooking in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Medievel Times
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Baker
Karen's Creations
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes,
- Adjusted recipes based on available ingredients or dietary restrictions,
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
- Learned multiple piping methods, decoration and popular flavor trends for orders.
- Efficient in different baking requirements for Gluten Free, Vegan, and sugar free dietary needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Culinary Arts
Arizona Culinary Art Institute
Scottsdale AZ08-2023
High School Diploma -
Julian Charter School
Temecula CA 06-2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Handler Certification
- Nutrition Awareness
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Pastry Making
- OSHA
- Health code understanding
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certified
ServSafe Allergen Certified
Arizona Title 4 Managers Liquor Law Training Certified
CPR Certified
S.M.A.R.T. Certified
Military Competence Certified
PTSD and Empathy Certification
Handle with Care Certified
Timeline
Cook
Medievel Times
01.2024 - Current
Cook
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Baker
Karen's Creations
01.2021 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Culinary Arts
Arizona Culinary Art Institute
High School Diploma -
Julian Charter School
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