Rosa Soriano Pena
Stamford,CT
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Brother Jimmy's BBQ
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
Line Cook
Lola’s Mexican Grill
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Reduced food waste by utilizing proper storage techniques and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Collaborated with fellow line cooks to coordinate cooking times and plate presentations for seamless service.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by accommodating dietary restrictions and special requests whenever possible.
Line Cook
Picante Mexican Grill
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Participated in creating daily specials that showcased creativity while utilizing available inventory effectively.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
Education
N/a
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional Attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Food Preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Following cooking methods
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
- Meat Cutting
- Food presentation
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Food Storage Procedures
- Menu Item Memorization
- Back of House Operations
- Recipe Adherence
- Sauce making
- Entree Preparation
- Appetizer Preparation
- Sauce preparation
- Sautéing Techniques
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitization
Timeline
Line Cook
Brother Jimmy's BBQ
05.2017 - 07.2018
Line Cook
Lola’s Mexican Grill
04.2013 - 05.2017
Line Cook
Picante Mexican Grill
04.2012 - 09.2015
N/a
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