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Stephanie Santos Vaquiro

Redwood City,California

Summary

Exceptionally talented professional in restaurant industry offering dynamic skills in meal preparation, portion sizing and plating.

Experienced Chef de Partie with background working in high-end establishments that set culinary trends and cater to sophisticated clientele. Supports chef leadership with new recipe development and suggested pairings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Chef

Foreign Family
12.2022 - Current
  • Met with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
  • Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
  • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Sourced healthy cooking techniques to capture flavor and nutrients of food with fresh ingredients.

Chef De Partie

Hotel Andes Plaza
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Chef De Partie

Hotel Cosmos 100
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Manage kitchen operations
  • Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Clean kitchen and work areas

Cook's Assistant

Universidad Agustiniana
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Organize and manage buffets and banquets
  • Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
  • Manage kitchen operations
  • Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.

Counter Server

SUBWAY®Restaurants
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Managed multiple tasks in high-volume environment.
  • Processed cash, debit and credit card payments.
  • Greeted all guests upon arrival and offered immediate assistance.
  • Packaged and delivered to-go orders and trays for guests leaving restaurant.
  • Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
  • Helped customers choose items based on menu options, dietary needs and preferences.

Education

Gastrónoma - Gastronomía

Universidad Agustiniana
Bogotá, Colombia
11.2020

Skills

  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Menu Planning
  • Client focus
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Verify Food Quality
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Initiative

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Chef

Foreign Family
12.2022 - Current

Chef De Partie

Hotel Andes Plaza
12.2020 - 09.2021

Chef De Partie

Hotel Cosmos 100
07.2019 - 12.2019

Cook's Assistant

Universidad Agustiniana
02.2018 - 11.2018

Counter Server

SUBWAY®Restaurants
09.2017 - 04.2018

Gastrónoma - Gastronomía

Universidad Agustiniana

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