Susana Elizondo
Cypress,TX
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Chick-fil-A
01.2025 - Current
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Manager
Deli Delicious
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Prep Cook
Deli Delicious
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Prep Cook
La Hacienda Taqueria
07.2017 - 01.2021
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- 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.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Skills
- Safe vegetable preparation
- Systematic kitchen arrangement
- Maintaining recipe standards
- Foodservice sanitation
- Inventory management
- Efficient multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Willingness to adjust hours
- Team collaboration
- Policy and procedure compliance
Certification
- ServSafe Certification 2025
Timeline
Prep Cook
Chick-fil-A
01.2025 - Current
Manager
Deli Delicious
01.2022 - 01.2025
Prep Cook
Deli Delicious
01.2021 - 01.2022
Prep Cook
La Hacienda Taqueria
07.2017 - 01.2021
Similar Profiles
Emily BrownEmily Brown
Team Member at Chick-Fil-A, Chick-fil-A Frederick NorthTeam Member at Chick-Fil-A, Chick-fil-A Frederick North
Knia AdderleyKnia Adderley
Key Holder Leader at Chick-Fil-A, Chick-Fil-A RestaurantsKey Holder Leader at Chick-Fil-A, Chick-Fil-A Restaurants
Sara Saint-FleurSara Saint-Fleur
Lead Trainer at Chick-Chick-fil-A-ALead Trainer at Chick-Chick-fil-A-A
Evangel CannonEvangel Cannon
Cashier at Chick-fil-A fil ACashier at Chick-fil-A fil A
Hadija WalkerHadija Walker
Sonography Student at Memorial HermannSonography Student at Memorial Hermann