Virginia Soler
Augusta,GA
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience as a Lead Cook at MWR and Head Chef at Wheeler Pines Preschool, excelling in menu planning and food safety compliance. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing meal quality through innovative techniques. A dedicated team player with outstanding interpersonal skills, committed to creating nutritious meals that cater to children's needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
MWR Child Development Center
Fort Gordon, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for children in compliance with USDA and US Army dietary guidelines.
- Managed kitchen monthly inventory, ensuring all ingredients were accounted for.
- Collaborated with team members to plan weekly menus and ensure to update any changes.
- Executed meal preparation in a timely manner to meet scheduled serving times.
- Coordinated with other departments to accommodate special dietary needs of children.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Conducted regular checks of food temperatures to ensure safety standards were met.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to the children.
Head Chef
Wheeler Pines Preschool
Augusta , GA
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Designed and executed daily meal plans tailored to children's nutritional needs and preferences.
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure efficient service and timely meal delivery.
- Maintained compliance with all local health and safety regulations through regular kitchen inspections.
- Implemented a waste reduction strategy that minimized food waste and improved cost efficiency.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure it is properly maintained.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Sorter
Amazon
Appling, Georgia
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Sorted packages efficiently to optimize workflow and meet daily targets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth sorting operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of sorting areas to promote safety.
- Utilized handheld scanners for data entry and tracking of sorted items.
Lead Teacher
YMCA Greater Augusta
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Designed and implemented lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and needs of all students.
- Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student engagement and participation.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with parents to support student learning and development.
- Conducted regular classroom observations to identify areas for improvement in teaching strategies.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs to support their learning.
Head Cook
My Silly Faces Daycare
Bronx, New York
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus that catered to children's dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Monitored food quality during preparation and presentation to ensure high standards were consistently met.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by performing daily kitchen inspections and documentation.
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Used computer to store and retrieve data and online orders.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Education
Commercial Cooking And Catering - Culinary Degree
Culinary Academy of NY
New York, NY01.2006
High school Diploma - Business
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
BRONX, NY06-1999
Skills
- Reliable
- Menu planning
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen inventory management
- Food & Health safety compliance
- Food waste reduction
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Allergen safety
- Large-scale food preparation
- Hard worker
- Dedicated
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Cook
MWR Child Development Center
01.2023 - Current
Sorter
Amazon
10.2021 - 01.2022
Head Chef
Wheeler Pines Preschool
10.2017 - 11.2022
Lead Teacher
YMCA Greater Augusta
08.2016 - 10.2017
Head Cook
My Silly Faces Daycare
02.2014 - 07.2016
Commercial Cooking And Catering - Culinary Degree
Culinary Academy of NY
High school Diploma - Business
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL