Vanessa Torres
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Harmons Grocery Store
Salt Lake City, 84118
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to develop seasonal menu items and specials.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of essential supplies and ingredients.
- Assisted customers with meal suggestions and dietary preferences during shopping visits.
- Implemented food safety practices to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss menu updates and kitchen improvements.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Dely and bakery
Walmart
West Jordan, Utah
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Urbe
Maracaibo, Zulia 08.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
- menu planning
- food safety
- inventory management
- recipe development
- customer service
- team collaboration
- food preparation
- staff training
- kitchen organization
- portion control
- creative problem solving
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- time management
- adaptability
- Knife skills
- Utensils and equipment
- Culinary creativity
- Problem-solving
- Food service operations
- ChefTec
- Culinary expertise
Timeline
Chef
Harmons Grocery Store
08.2024 - Current
Dely and bakery
Walmart
04.2020 - 04.2023
Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Urbe
08.2009 - 08.2013
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