Wendy Karina Chavez Flores
15600 Vanowen St Apt 105 Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
metropolitan culinary services
Burbank, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Bakery Clerk
Superior Grocery Store
North Hollywood, CA
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided product knowledge.
- Verified that all products were labeled with correct pricing information.
- Operated cash register to process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Received incoming shipments of ingredients and supplies for baking operations.
- Weighed out ingredients for recipes and prepared doughs using mixers and other kitchen equipment.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness of products being sold.
- Rotated stock in accordance with first-in-first-out policy to minimize waste from expired product.
- Assisted with special orders for large events such as weddings or birthdays by preparing custom decorations or flavors.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing complaints or concerns about product quality or availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Instituto Tecnico De Maquigue
El Salvador11-2015
Skills
- Food handling
- Fine Dining
- Sauteing
- Cooking
- Dish preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Order Verification
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety oversight
- Food Storage
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Cook
metropolitan culinary services
08.2022 - Current
Bakery Clerk
Superior Grocery Store
08.2017 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Instituto Tecnico De Maquigue
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