Seyda Elvir
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic cook with extensive experience at Maggiano's, skilled in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance menu offerings through innovative cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients. Strong attention to food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring high-quality dishes and a clean kitchen environment. Adept at multitasking and collaborating effectively with team members.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
BESITO
Tampa, FL
2017 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure smooth food preparation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in workstations and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, including tracking ingredients and placing orders as needed.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations during meal preparation.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques, safety standards, and kitchen procedures for seamless integration.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality during service periods, making adjustments to maintain consistency and excellence in taste.
Cook
Next Level Union
Tampa, FL
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service delivery.
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items according to established recipes and safety standards.
- Adapted to changing menu requirements, demonstrating flexibility in cooking techniques.
- Executed daily food prep tasks efficiently, minimizing waste and optimizing resource use.
Cook
Maggianos
Tampa, FL
2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure smooth food preparation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in workstations and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, including tracking ingredients and placing orders as needed.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques, safety standards, and kitchen procedures for seamless integration.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations during meal preparation.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality during service periods, making adjustments to maintain consistency and excellence in taste.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
Education
GED -
Iberoamericano
Honduras10-1998
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Grilling
Contamination prevention
Food waste reduction
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Cook
Next Level Union
10.2025 - 04.2026
Cook
BESITO
2017 - Current
Cook
Maggianos
2022 - 08.2025
GED -
Iberoamericano