Sheila Valdez-Yakuta
San Jacinto,CA
Summary
Proven multitasker with a track record of enhancing productivity at Soboba Casino Resort by efficiently managing multiple food stations and prioritizing safe food handling. Excelled in maintaining a pristine kitchen environment, showcasing strong attention to detail and superior cleaning skills. Demonstrated exceptional customer service by ensuring high-quality food preparation, contributing to an improved dining experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquets
Soboba Casino Resort
05.2022 - Current
- Manage large-scale food production for events such as conferences, banquets, and fundraisers while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepare multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plate and present all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld high standards for food presentation, creating visually appealing plates that enhanced the overall dining experience for guests.
- Prepare charcuterie boards, fruit boards, crudites boards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation at all times, adhering to strict sanitation protocols for safe food handling practices.
- Monitor quality of raw and cooked food products to uphold health code standards.
- Determined food organization and presentation, establishing decorative food displays and directing staff in proper orientation.
- Mastered various knife skills for precise cuts and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of Garde Manger tasks.
- Assist with training new staff members on Garde Manger station operations, sharing knowledge and expertise for consistency across the team.
Line Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapt quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepare food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plate and present all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrap up and store unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Prep Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
The Art Institute of San Diego
San Diego Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Banquets
Soboba Casino Resort
05.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
05.2021 - Current
Prep Cook
Soboba Casino Resort
02.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary
The Art Institute of San Diego