Sandra Cabrera
Kissimmee
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume kitchen environments, known for maintaining high standards and achieving exceptional dining experiences. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results even under pressure. Expertise in menu planning, food safety, and team leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cook
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
01.2023 - Current
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production goals while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed food costs by sourcing ingredients from local suppliers and negotiating pricing agreements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with consistent attention to plating detail and presentation.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Increased team collaboration through regular meetings focused on improving communication between kitchen staff members.
Cook
SpringHill Suites by Marriot Lake Buena Vista Restaurant
01.2023 - 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Line Cook
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
01.2022 - 01.2023
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Del Norte
Cali, Colombia09-1989
Skills
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Frying techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Kitchen management
- Grilling techniques
- Plating techniques
- Sauce preparation
- Poaching techniques
- Food preparation
- Special events
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Cook
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
01.2023 - Current
Cook
SpringHill Suites by Marriot Lake Buena Vista Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Los Angeles Del Norte
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