Victoria Campos
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented cook trainer with extensive experience in food preparation and safety standards. Skilled in multitasking and fostering collaboration within kitchen teams, successfully elevating cooking skills and ensuring adherence to quality protocols.
Experienced with manual labor, tools, and material handling in construction settings. Utilizes teamwork and problem-solving skills to support project goals and maintain safety. Knowledge of construction procedures and equipment operation, ensuring efficient and effective task completion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooking
Comal Catering
03.2026 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Reduced wait times for customers by developing efficient cooking methods without compromising on taste or presentation.
- Restocked cooking ingredients on daily basis to maintain optimum inventory.
- Prepared meat into forms ready for cooking by boning, tying, grinding, cutting, and trimming meats.
- Contributed to significant reduction in cooking time by organizing more efficient kitchen layouts.
Cook Trainer
Sea Island
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained new cooks in food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Monitored kitchen operations to ensure adherence to quality and safety protocols.
- Provided constructive feedback to team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Coordinated hands-on cooking demonstrations to elevate teams cooking skills.
- Developed and implemented training materials for new cooks, enhancing skill acquisition.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment through diligent attention to workspace cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Monitored and managed kitchen staff during busy rush periods to maintain service levels.
Construction Worker
General Labor
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met efficiently.
- Assisted in training new workers on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
- Assisted with basic carpentry work such as installing wooden floors and crown molding.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Cook
Travel Center of America
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Goodwill Excel Center
Austin, TXSkills
- Cooking variety
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Cooking procedures
- BBQ cooking techniques
- Large-scale cooking
- High-volume cooking
- Cooking equipment operation
- Cooking safety
- Flooring installation
- Insulation application
- Drywall installation
- Tile installation
- Plumbing basics
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Cooking
Comal Catering
03.2026 - Current
Cook Trainer
Sea Island
06.2016 - 01.2018
Construction Worker
General Labor
04.2015 - 10.2017
Cook
Travel Center of America
02.2014 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
The Goodwill Excel Center