Sarahi ARENIVAR
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to perfect my craft and enhance a guest's experience while achieving the restaurant's goal. I have years of experience in some of DC's most reputable fine dining restaurants; both FOH and BOH. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Cook
Hay Adams Hotel
Washington, DC
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, organized, and efficient pastry kitchen layout.
- Operated ovens, mixers, grinders and other kitchen equipment as needed.
- Baked a variety of desserts such as cookies, tarts, muffins and scones from scratch.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Coordinated with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of desserts.
- Verified that finished products met established standards regarding taste, presentation and texture.
Pastry Cook
RPM Italian
Washington DC
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Operated ovens, mixers, grinders and other kitchen equipment as needed.
- Prepared a wide variety of goods, such as cakes, cookies, and tarts.
- Decorated pastries using icing, frosting and other toppings, resulting in beautiful appearance and delicious flavor.
- Verified that finished products met established standards regarding taste, presentation and texture.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Carried out daily kitchen prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
Server
Cranes
Washington DC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Promoted wine and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction in a high-volume restaurant.
- Mastered new tasting menu items and weekly changes to the menu.
Education
High School Diploma -
COED Thomas Jefferson
El Salvador11-2016
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Excellent communication skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Baking techniques
- Organization
- Embrace teamwork, while also being independent
- Trained in Toast POS System
References
- Mitch Eldridge, Executive Sous Chef, The Hay-Adams, 301-366-2120
- Massimo Viccidomini, Chef, RPM Italian, 240-338-5145
- Christian Ward, Director of Operations, Cranes, 408-507-6008
Timeline
Pastry Cook
Hay Adams Hotel
09.2023 - Current
Pastry Cook
RPM Italian
01.2021 - 03.2024
Server
Cranes
01.2020 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
COED Thomas Jefferson
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