Samantha Garza
Olive Garden
Las Vegas,NV
4
years of professional experience
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in food preparation at Olive Garden. Skilled in maintaining food safety standards and fostering teamwork, I excel in multitasking and organization, ensuring efficient kitchen operations. Committed to quality control and continuous improvement, I thrive in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Prep Line Cook
1 Year 4 Months- Prepared ingredients and station setups following recipe specifications and production sheets.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards throughout prep and storage tasks.
- Communicated order needs with line cooks to support timely service.
- Rotated stock and labeled ingredients to preserve freshness and reduce waste.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
Grill Cook
6 Months- Prepared grilled proteins and fajita vegetables following recipe and quality standards.
- Monitored grill temperatures and food holding levels to maintain safe service conditions.
- Rotated ingredients and restocked prep areas to support continuous kitchen workflow.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination procedures during all grill operations.
Maintenance Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Performed routine repairs on lighting, fixtures, doors, and store equipment to support daily operations.
- Inspected facilities regularly to identify maintenance issues and complete preventive upkeep.
- Troubleshot electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems to restore safe working conditions.
- Completed work orders promptly while prioritizing urgent repair requests across multiple locations.
CNC Machine Operator
9 Months- Operated CNC machines to produce precision brake components according to engineering specifications.
- Set up tooling, fixtures, and offsets for consistent machining runs.
- Monitored machine performance and adjusted feed rates, speeds, and coolant flow.
- Inspected finished parts with micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify tolerances.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Food preparation
Blueprint reading
Machine setup
Quality control
Computer skills
Building maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Willing to learn
Multitasking and organization
Strong work ethic
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Olive Garden
03.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Grill Cook
Chipotle
10.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Maintenance Technician
EZ Pawn
02.2023 - 07.2024Read More
CNC Machine Operator
EBC Brakes
06.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Sunrise Mountain HS
High School Diploma
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