Tasha Castilleja
Cook
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Dedicated fast food cook bringing proven success in safety standards and customer service, demonstrated over 4 years in the foodservice industry.
Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fast Food Cook
Big Dog Billiards
Des Moines, IA
01.2022 - Current
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
Cook
Ankeny Diner
Ankeny, IA
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Still on payroll.
Fast Food Cook
Tavern 14th St
Des Moines, IA
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Cooked menu items according to specified instructions.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
- Still on payroll.
Skills
- Handling Meat and Meat Production
- Cash Register Operation
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Credit Card Transaction Processing
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Cooperative Attitude
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Workflow Assignments
- Short Order Cooking
- Safety Protocols
- Grilling and Frying
- Efficient Multitasking
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Order Selection and Preparation
- Deep Fryer Operation Safety
- Food Packaging and Labeling
- Coordination and Organization
- Sandwich Preparation
- Portion Control
- Ingredients Measurement
- Workstation Maintenance
- Special Requests
- Waste Control
- Health and Safety Compliance
Certification
- Certified - Food Protection Manager Certification, Valid From 2022-2027
Timeline
Fast Food Cook
Big Dog Billiards
01.2022 - Current
Cook
Ankeny Diner
01.2021 - 11.2021
Fast Food Cook
Tavern 14th St
01.2017 - 12.2020
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