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Serena Martinez

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic, highly motivated, diligent, applicant skilled in fast-paced environments, able to quickly evaluate and react accordingly to constantly changing situations. Capable of multitasking and coordinating multiple tasks with ease and finishing them in a timely manner. Can do attitude, works well with others and has a team building/goal oriented mindset.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

Karl Strauss
Temecula, CA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.

Line Cook

Oscars Brewing Company
Temecula, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Grill Cook

Burger Lounge
Temecula, CA
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Grilled meats to customer specifications.
  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
  • Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
  • Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
  • Adjusted recipes with different ingredients or preparation methods based on customers' requests.

General Manager

Little Big Burger
Portland, OR
07.2019 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.

Cook Shift Leader

Little Big Burger
Portland, OR
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Kept labor at or below 25% to support business profit targets.
  • Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Coordinated hiring and training activities for kitchen and back of house employees while continuously monitoring performance.
  • Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

High School Degree -

Murrieta Valley High School
Murrieta, CA
07.2016

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Work Organization and Planning
  • Time Management
  • POS Terminals

Certification

Food Handlers Card

Timeline

Line Cook

Karl Strauss
04.2022 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Oscars Brewing Company
08.2021 - 04.2022

Grill Cook

Burger Lounge
06.2020 - 09.2021

General Manager

Little Big Burger
07.2019 - 04.2020

Cook Shift Leader

Little Big Burger
04.2018 - 07.2019

High School Degree -

Murrieta Valley High School

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