Yannerys Silva
CLERMONT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4034
4034
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Salt shark and the lake
Cook
CLERMONT
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted in preparing meals according to standardized recipes, ensuring consistent quality and flavor in every dish.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, contributing to a safe and efficient cooking environment.
- Stocked ingredients and supplies as needed, supporting timely meal preparation and minimizing service delays.
- Followed safety and sanitation procedures diligently, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses and ensuring compliance.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols and food preparation techniques, fostering a knowledgeable and effective team.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in the ordering process to ensure adequate stock for meal preparation.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries and accommodating dietary restrictions as needed.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Prep Cook
Applebee's
Lakeland
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Prepared high-quality ingredients and menu items in accordance with standardized recipes, ensuring consistency and taste.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment by following safety and sanitation guidelines, promoting food safety.
- Assisted in training new team members on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment operation, enhancing team efficiency.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
Manager
Macdonals
Lakeland
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Trained and mentored new team members, enhancing their skills and improving overall team performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth service delivery, resulting in timely food preparation and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring the availability of supplies and minimizing waste throughout shifts.
- Implemented quality control procedures during food preparation, maintaining high safety standards and compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints, fostering a positive dining experience and promoting customer loyalty.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss operational improvements, contributing ideas that enhanced workflow and service delivery.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Cook Supervisor
Kappa roll and boll
Aventura
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Education
US International Cristian Academy
Miami fl, FLCoral Gables High School
Coral Gables, FLSkills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Food sanitation
- Quality control
- Workstation organization
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Elementary
Certification
- Food safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Salt shark and the lake
Cook
11.2024 - 02.2026
Prep Cook
Applebee's
10.2021 - 11.2022
Manager
Macdonals
11.2019 - 03.2021
Cook Supervisor
Kappa roll and boll
01.2016 - 12.2018
US International Cristian Academy
Coral Gables High School