Rosa Isela Días Lopez
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Cook with extensive experience in food preparation and kitchen management, demonstrating proficiency in supervising and training staff on proper cooking techniques. Organized storage areas to optimize space utilization while maintaining sanitary conditions through regular inspections and adherence to sanitation practices. Prepared a variety of meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring quality and safety in food handling. Collaborated effectively with team members in a fast-paced environment to meet customer satisfaction goals while managing time efficiently during peak hours.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Zuda's bar and grill
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Cook
Sotola Bar And Grill
Santa Cruz, CA
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
Education
GED -
UABJO
Oaxaca Mexico07-2007
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Recipe execution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Menu development
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Cooking
- Positive and professional
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Grilling
- Food handler certification
- Knife skills
- Dish preparation
Timeline
Cook
Zuda's bar and grill
06.2023 - 08.2024
Cook
Sotola Bar And Grill
05.2021 - 09.2023
GED -
UABJO