Tiffany Rosario
Rensselaer
Summary
Experienced cook and server with over 10 years in the restaurant industry. Skilled in food preparation, multitasking, training new staff, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive and efficient kitchen operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Neighborhood Expert - Cook/Server
Applebee's Bar and Grill
Rensselaer, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by slicing, dicing, and measuring to ensure efficiency in food preparation.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Prepped and portioned multiple sauces, dips, and dressings for various dishes in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Referenced daily prep list to ensure minimum levels of high turnover items.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures, dish specs and equipment use.
- Monitored and followed food safety practices throughout preparation and storage processes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
Medical Biller and Coder
Anesthesia Group of Albany
Albany, NY
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Coded surgeries performed by our doctors, located at 8 different facilities using the CPA and ICD-9 code books and the ASA Crosswalk. Coded 200-250 cases per day depending on the facility.
- Answered incoming calls from patients that were inquiring about their account balances, or billing questions. Handled credit card payments, if necessary.
- Data entered cases done at each facility including patient information, insurance information, CPT and ICD-9 codes, doctors on the case, and times the case began and ended.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
East Greenbush, NY06-2001
Skills
- Cooking
- Multitasking and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Customer Service
- Portion control
- Food plating
Timeline
Neighborhood Expert - Cook/Server
Applebee's Bar and Grill
01.2015 - Current
Medical Biller and Coder
Anesthesia Group of Albany
05.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School