Valdenice Rozeno Da Silva Graser
Appleton,WI
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated culinary professional with extensive experience at Solea Mexican Grill. Expert in food preparation and sanitation practices, contributing to a 20% reduction in food waste. Proven ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, while training new staff to uphold high standards of quality and safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Solea Mexican Grill
Appleton, WI
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep station to ensure food safety standards.
- Assisted in cooking processes, following recipes to produce consistent quality dishes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation and improve efficiency.
- Participated in training new team members on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Prep Cook
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Oshkosh, WI
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Organized food storage areas to optimize space and accessibility of ingredients.
- Followed safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment, minimizing risk of accidents.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Package Handler
Menasha Packaging Company
Neenah, WI
02.2004 - 2007
- Operated material handling equipment for efficient package sorting and distribution.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during loading and unloading processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety.
- Analyzed operational efficiencies, recommending adjustments to improve overall performance.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Provided training support for new hires, sharing knowledge of best practices in package handling procedures.
- Supported quality control efforts, inspecting packages for damage and ensuring proper handling to maintain integrity.
Education
High School Diploma - Caregiver
Integra Tech Curitiba
Curitiba Parana 04.1998
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Hot food preparation
- Stir-frying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Vegetable chopping
- Waste reduction
- Fruit slicing
- Cold food preparation
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cleaning and organization
- Dependable and reliable
- Highly motivated
- Following instructions
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Kitchen organization
- Equipment sanitation
- Safe food handling
- Chopping vegetables
- Food storage
- Sauce preparation
- Ambitious
- Vegetable washing
Languages
Portuguese,Spanish and English fluent.
Full Professional
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Solea Mexican Grill
03.2020 - 03.2024
Prep Cook
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
01.2017 - 01.2019
Package Handler
Menasha Packaging Company
02.2004 - 2007
High School Diploma - Caregiver
Integra Tech Curitiba