Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Baking
References
Timeline
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Rhian Acosta

Torrance,California

Summary

Looking to focus more on being a pastry chef but also wanting to learn more about cooking and interacting with customers more often to strengthen my communication skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Looking forward to owning a bakery/business in the future.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill Cook

Riviera Little League Snack Shack
Torrance, California
02.2024 - Current
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
  • Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
  • Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
  • Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders and special requests.
  • Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
  • Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and organized cooking stations.
  • Monitored cooking equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.

Cashier/Cook

Honey Dress Fried Chicken
Torrance, CA
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash and credit card.
  • Monitored food during the cooking process to avoid burning and undercooking.
  • Wiped down counters with sanitizing spray to avoid contamination and foodborne illnesses.
  • Communicated effectively with other team members regarding customer orders.
  • Checked expiration dates of ingredients used in order to maintain freshness.
  • Stocked work area with necessary supplies, such as oil and seasonings.
  • Inspected cooked products for quality assurance before plating or serving.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Used food thermometer to verify cooking of food items to proper temperature.
  • Ensured that all fried foods were cooked at the correct temperature levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

South High School
Torrance, CA
06-2023

Skills

  • Fryer Operation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Willing to Learn
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food Storage
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

  • Baking
  • painting/drawing
  • decorating baked goods
  • baseball

Accomplishments

  • Spartan Laurel - Career & Technical Education
  • Foods Handler Certificate

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Baking

Specializes in making decorated sugar cookies which is the main focus  when baking. Pretty experienced in baking cakes and cupcakes.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Grill Cook

Riviera Little League Snack Shack
02.2024 - Current

Cashier/Cook

Honey Dress Fried Chicken
07.2022 - 03.2024

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Harbor College

High School Diploma -

South High School
Rhian Acosta