Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Sereena Rios

Sereena Rios

Hoboken,nj

Summary

Dynamic kitchen assistant with a proven track record at Aramark, excelling in food preparation and safety protocols. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and delivering exceptional support to chefs. Skilled in knife techniques and fostering teamwork, ensuring timely meal service and high-quality presentation. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Assistant

Aramark
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations.
  • Utilized knife skills to expertly chop, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for recipes.
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.

Front Desk Receptionist/Housekeeping Cleaner

Red Roof Inn Plus
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Scheduled appointments accurately using reservation software, reducing conflicts or doublebookings.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.

Education

New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn, NY

Skills

  • Chef support
  • Dishwashing
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Food storage protocol
  • Cooking techniques

Certification

  • Certified in Food Safety, by the Board of health and food safety.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant

Aramark
11.2022 - 05.2024

Front Desk Receptionist/Housekeeping Cleaner

Red Roof Inn Plus
09.2019 - 01.2021

New Utrecht High School