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Yabila Magdaleno

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at TGIS Catering, adept in sauce preparation and team coordination. Excelled in enhancing dish quality and kitchen efficiency, showcasing culinary creativity and problem-solving aptitude. Achieved high customer satisfaction through exceptional food presentation and adherence to sanitation standards.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Cook 1

The Langham Hotel

Cook Banquet and charge of appetizers

Chef De Partie

TGIS Catering
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary restrictions and special requests.

Cook

Doubletree By Hilton

Cook breakfast

Cook Dinner

Cook lunch

Banquet Cook 1

Hollywood Bowl
06.2024 - Current
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for Number people.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for banquets by efficiently organizing workstations, equipment, and ingredients.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by preparing high-quality banquet dishes according to predetermined menus and recipes.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health department regulations, promoting food safety standards.
  • Increased efficiency by creating detailed prep lists for each event to ensure that tasks were completed on schedule without compromising quality.
  • Collaborated with the banquet team to ensure timely delivery of meals, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
  • Adapted cooking techniques and ingredient substitutions when faced with unexpected challenges or last-minute changes in event details.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Implemented improved food presentation techniques that elevated overall dining experience at banquets.
  • Maintained open communication with colleagues and supervisors to proactively address potential issues and ensure a successful event.

Banquet Cook 1

Convention Center
11.2008 - 11.2024

Cook banquets, cook Diners, Breakfast lunch

Hot line, salad, all areas of the kitchen

Education

3 Graduado -

Escuela Preparatoria
México B.C.Sur
1988

Skills

  • Pasta cooking
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Food presentation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Sauce preparation
  • Food production management
  • Culinary creativity
  • Stock making
  • Frying methods
  • Temperature management
  • Cold food preparation
  • Dish quality assurance
  • Recipe cooking
  • Cooking equipment maintenance
  • Food allergy safety
  • Salad assembly
  • Recipe customization
  • Buffet setup
  • Foodservice support
  • Vegetable preparation
  • Workstation preparation
  • Dessert execution
  • Meat fabrication
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Kitchen equipment use
  • Knife Skills
  • Team Coordination
  • Cooking techniques
  • Team building
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Cooking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professionalism
  • Frying and sautéing
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Meat Preparation
  • Training skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Recipe Development
  • Plating and presentation
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Seafood Preparation
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Sushi rolling
  • Flambéing expertise
  • Dish preparation
  • Foodservice sanitation
  • Kitchen inventory management
  • Recipe preparation
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Kitchen equipment safety
  • Baking techniques
  • Communication
  • Grill and broiler operation
  • Grill operation
  • Effective prioritization

Timeline

Banquet Cook 1

Hollywood Bowl
06.2024 - Current

Banquet Cook 1

Convention Center
11.2008 - 11.2024

Banquet Cook 1

The Langham Hotel

Chef De Partie

TGIS Catering

Cook

Doubletree By Hilton

3 Graduado -

Escuela Preparatoria
Yabila Magdaleno