Valentina Avellaneda
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate and skilled Cook with a proven track record at Samsung, adept in recipe-based cooking and leading teams to excellence. Expert in modifying recipes for high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and training staff. Achieved significant improvements in meal quality and team performance, showcasing strong leadership and culinary skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Samsung
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared various types of sushi rolls including California, spicy tuna and salmon avocado.
- Organized food items in refrigerator to ensure proper storage temperature.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures related to food preparation.
- Kept track of inventory levels for ingredients used in sushi making.
- Assisted head chef in preparing special menu items upon request from customers.
- Adhered to health code regulations when handling raw foods such as seafood and meat products.
- Ensured that all food items were cooked at the appropriate temperatures before serving them to customers.
- Packaged take-out orders properly for safe transport by customers.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Trained junior sushi chefs and kitchen staff in sushi preparation and presentation techniques.
- Expertly prepared rice for sushi, achieving the perfect balance of vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Cashier
Araujos
San Jose, CA
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Prep Cook
University of San jose
San Jose, CA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Cook
Tomatina
San Jose
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared fresh salads, dressings and toppings according to company recipes.
- Maintained a clean, organized workstation and ensured all food safety standards were followed.
- Provided accurate information about ingredients in salads and other menu items to customers with allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Sanitized cutting boards, knives and other equipment used for food preparation according to health department guidelines.
- Prepared salad bar items ahead of rush periods and placed in refrigerator for later use.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Skills
- Recipe-based cooking
- Cooking
- Recipe modification
- Food handling
Timeline
Cook
Samsung
09.2023 - 10.2024
Prep Cook
University of San jose
11.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier
Araujos
04.2022 - 10.2023
Cook
Tomatina
01.2021 - 07.2022