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Veronica Salazar

Grimes,IA

Summary

A highly motivated cook,hardworking with several years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens, cook American and Mexican Food, efficient multitasked and quick learner

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Iowa Culinary Institute
Ankeny , Iowa
09.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Cook and prep front and back house for gourmet dinners

Line Cook

Grand View University (Aramark)
Des Moines , Iowa
12.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Work on catering events and gourmet dinners.

Dietary Manager

Karen Acres Healtcare
Urbandale, Iowa
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in developing and implementing nutritional care plans for patients.
  • Managed dietetic staff to ensure compliance with state regulations.
  • Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory of equipment and ensured proper storage of food items.
  • Create weekly schedule
  • Place food order twice a week and maintained budget

Line Cook

Western Homes Communities
Cedar Falls, Iowa
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Prepared meals for 150 residents (breakfast, lunch or dinner) and brunch every weekend
  • Following restrictions diets, cooked meals primarily from scratch, maintaining high standards of taste and nutrition.

Education

Culinary Arts,AAS - Ankeny

Iowa Culinary Institute
Ankeny , Iowa
05-2025

Certified Dietary Manager, CFPP -

DMACC
Ankeny , Iowa
06-2023

Skills

  • Food handling
  • Dish preparation
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Order Verification
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Cost control
  • Adaptability
  • Team work

Timeline

Cook

Iowa Culinary Institute
09.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Grand View University (Aramark)
12.2023 - Current

Dietary Manager

Karen Acres Healtcare
01.2022 - 12.2024

Line Cook

Western Homes Communities
09.2016 - 05.2018

Culinary Arts,AAS - Ankeny

Iowa Culinary Institute

Certified Dietary Manager, CFPP -

DMACC
Veronica Salazar