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Sarah Fresquez

Summary

Kitchen Supervisor with 11+ years of experience in high-volume restaurants, known for innovative leadership and enhancing team collaboration. Expert in time management, quality control, and culinary creativity, with a proven track record of reducing food waste and improving service times. Passionate about fostering professional growth through mentoring and comprehensive training, aiming to elevate culinary standards and efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Supervisor

Sheraton Denver West Hotel
02.2024 - 08.2025
  • Led kitchen staff, boosting service quality and team coordination
  • Assisted executive chef in kitchen operations, food and stock ordering
  • Ensured health and safety compliance during peak hours
  • Reduced food waste and improved service times with inventory tracking
  • Promoted collaboration through peer learning and clear communication
  • Orchestrated quality control measures across food preparation stations, maintaining consistent service standards during high-volume periods
  • Developed comprehensive training modules for new kitchen staff, focusing on efficiency and professional growth
  • Facilitated interdepartmental coordination between kitchen and service teams, elevating guest satisfaction through seamless operations
  • Streamlined kitchen operations and inventory tracking systems, leading to measurable reductions in food waste while maintaining high service standards

Sauté Chef

Water Grill
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Worked quickly to stay ahead of demanding customer loads during rush periods without sacrificing quality.
  • Controlled risk of food-borne infection by consistently following sanitary requirements.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.

Broiler Cook

STK Steakhouse
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Monitored temperatures.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.

Fine Dining (Broiler Cook) (Sauté Cook)

White Buffalo Steakhouse
11.2016 - 01.2020
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Highly skilled in cooking and preparing variety of cuisines and creating the specials and soup of the day on a daily basics.
  • Improved customer satisfaction from 75% to 90% within 12 months.
  • Executing food preparation for all stations (Grill, Saute, Desserts, Salads and Reductions) in a timely manner with the art of presentation.
  • Cooking multiple steaks at once.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.

Food Service Manager

Denver Public Schools
07.2015 - 12.2019
  • Prepared weekly inventory of food, supplies and reordered as necessary
  • Enforced kitchen area and sanitation standards
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned daily duties
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Managed daily meal operations for 950-1200 students, ensuring timely and efficient service. Breakfast and lunch times.
  • Oversaw strict kitchen sanitation, upholding high standards to ensure safety compliance.
  • Led a team of 9-14, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team productivity.
  • Cash handling the money that the students had to pay for the day for meals
  • Cultivated a team-oriented environment, boosting staff morale and productivity.
  • Communicated with the district manager frequently throughout the week for suggestions, demands on improvement for the organization

Education

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
Denver, CO
02.2005

Skills

  • Italian, American, Latin Cuisines (Expert), Leadership (Expert), Collaboration (Expert), Oral Communication (Expert), Excellent Knife Skills (Expert), Adaptability (Expert), Excellent on the Grill and Sauteing (Expert), Creativity (Expert), Time Management (Expert), Knowledge of safe handling procedures (Expert), High Volumes Restaurants (Expert), High Quality (Expert)
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Timeline

Kitchen Supervisor

Sheraton Denver West Hotel
02.2024 - 08.2025

Sauté Chef

Water Grill
07.2022 - 02.2024

Broiler Cook

STK Steakhouse
01.2020 - 07.2022

Fine Dining (Broiler Cook) (Sauté Cook)

White Buffalo Steakhouse
11.2016 - 01.2020

Food Service Manager

Denver Public Schools
07.2015 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FRONT END HEAD CLERK
  • KingSoopers May 2007 - June 2015
  • Over looked up to 12 employees (cashiers, customer service Representative for customer service desk
  • Did pulls out of the register, so the draw does not overflow with cash. Also bring extra cash if needed for the cashier.
  • Cash balancing: It's the process of verifying that the amount of cash the registers to ensure the POS register matches the recorded
  • Managed to help with money orders, check cashing, Western Union transfers or receiving, customers refunds or questions in general
  • Acknowledging customers with the questions and concerns

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