Vanessa Gomez
Wilmington,CA
Summary
Motivated line cook with 3 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with my experience with recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Culinary Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Prep Cook
Instaworks gigs
San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Banquet Server
Instaworks gigs
San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided assistance throughout the event.
- Provided prompt, friendly service to all guests during banquets or catered events.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Set up stations for serving meals according to established guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift including tables, chairs and floors.
- Replenished buffet lines with fresh foods as needed.
- Cleared away used plates and utensils following end of meal service.
- Served beverages and appetizers to guests in an efficient manner.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Penn Foster
Los Angeles05-2025
Skills
- Food Safety
- Recipe Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Server Communication
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Presentation
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Entree Preparation
- Food Safety Standards
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Back of House Operations
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Foodservice Sanitation
Certification
- Food Handlers Card - EXP 11/30/24
- California RBS - EXP: 10/26/25
- ServSafe California Food Handler - EXP: 2/3/25
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Culinary Staffing
05.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
Instaworks gigs
07.2021 - 12.2023
Banquet Server
Instaworks gigs
07.2021 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Penn Foster
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