Vania Taylor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proactive approach and rapid learning capabilities. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Supervisor
Town & Country Hotel
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Supervise pastry production and maintained quality standards in a busy hotel kitchen.
- Oversee sanitation procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure proper storage of ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
- Check freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observe food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Kitchen Manager
Aztec Shops Ltd.
San Diego, CA
08.2008 - 07.2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations for high-volume SDSU campus dining services.
- Supervised team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Oversaw inventory control and ordered supplies for kitchen needs.
- Trained staff on proper cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented kitchen safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Scheduled employee shifts.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CASkills
- kitchen operations
- inventory management
- staff training
- kitchen safety
- High volume dining for college campus
- Food production management
Timeline
Pastry Supervisor
Town & Country Hotel
08.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Aztec Shops Ltd.
08.2008 - 07.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Grossmont College