Victoria Gaona
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa, excelling in large-scale food preparation and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and maintain high customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety and collaboration, consistently delivering innovative menu items that elevate guest experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ
01.2024 - Current
Banquet Lead
Oro Valley Country Club
Tucson, AZ
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Sous Chef
The Ranch Estate of Tucson
Tucson, AZ
11.2020 - 2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
Lead Cook
Sage Desert
Tucson, AZ
11.2018 - 2020
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking method
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping in as acting kitchen manager during periods of personnel absence or transition.
Education
San Manuel Jr Sr High School
San Manuel, AZSkills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Special diets
- Food presentation
- Large-scale food preparation
- Inventory oversight
- Works good under pressure
- Work good with others
Timeline
Lead Cook
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
01.2024 - Current
Banquet Lead
Oro Valley Country Club
12.2022 - 01.2024
Sous Chef
The Ranch Estate of Tucson
11.2020 - 2022
Lead Cook
Sage Desert
11.2018 - 2020
San Manuel Jr Sr High School