Experienced culinary professional. Adept at crafting variety of delicious, high-quality dishes while maintaining clean and organized kitchen. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments. Reliable and versatile, skilled in food safety, knife skills, and customer service.
Work History
DELI COOK
7 Months
FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP | 12.2025 - Current
Prepared cold food items, including sandwiches and wraps, while providing customer service at the deli counter.
Maintained proper functioning of kitchen equipment to uphold high food preparation standards.
Maintain food safety standards, making sure the deli display is organized and fully stocked with fresh food.
Ensured proper functioning of kitchen equipment to maintain high food preparation standards.
Ensured food safety standards by organizing and fully stocking deli display with fresh items.
Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
FOOD SVC (FOH)
2 Years 1 Month
FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP | 06.2024 - Current
Defined tasks to ensure team accountability.
Delivered food promptly, accurately, and at the highest quality to guests while maintaining seamless communication between the kitchen and cafeteria manager.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
In the market: maintaining accurate records of store's inventory by tracking incoming and outgoing goods, performing physical counts, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring products are properly stored and accounted for; manage stock levels and reorder items when necessary.
Promoted a safe environment as a member of the safety committee, identified hazard issues, and fostered a strong safety culture.
Completed allergy training to understand common allergens. understanding common allergens, preventing cross-contact, identify and disclose ingredients to customers
responsibility.
COLD FOOD (Salad Bar)
5 Months
FLIK HOSPITALITY GROUP | 01.2024 - 06.2024
Prepare composed salads that visually look appealing and palatable
Set up station and follow recipes
Created various salad dressings from scratch using fresh ingredients. and vinaigrette
Maintained clean and organized station, followed sanitation procedures, and documented temperature logs and production records
Allergy training: understanding common allergens, preventing cross-contact, identifying and communicating allergen hazards. Highlight the allergic ingredients in each recipe.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
4 Months
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | 04.2023 - 08.2023
Inspected and served food and beverages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to ensure quality and safety.
Handled packaged and unpackaged foods and beverages, maintaining proper storage and safety protocols.
Trained new staff on food service protocols and safety standards, enhancing team performance.
Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and placing orders.
Maintained detailed shift logs to track operations and activities.
Keep logs for each shift
DIETARY AIDE
3 Months
GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL | 08.2022 - 11.2022
Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and patient preferences.
Recorded temperatures of meals to ensure food safety and quality.
Completed training on allergies to prevent life-threatening reactions in patients.
Dietary restrictions training: health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, religious restriction such as kosher food.
Trained new staff on kitchen operations and safety procedures to enhance teamwork.
Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
Recorded meal temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
COOK AND KITCHEN TRAINER
1 Year 4 Months
REEF KITCHEN | 04.2021 - 08.2022
As a Trainer: Train new employees, ensuring they follow the recipes and procedures for each dish and make sure the safety protocols were follow.
Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
Mentored junior cooks, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen environment.
Properly labeling and checking expiration dates
As a Trainer: Train new employees, ensuring they follow the recipes and procedures for each dish and make sure the safety protocols are followed.
Set up and stock station with all necessary supplies
Collaborated with team to streamline meal preparation processes.
Properly labeling and check expiration dates
LINE COOK, SERVER
7 Months
ALL TEAM STAFFING | 03.2021 - 10.2021
Prepared high-quality meals in accordance with menu specifications and safety standards.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service during peak hours.
Monitored ingredient stock levels and placed orders to maintain inventory.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Assisted in inventory management by monitoring ingredient stock levels and placing orders as needed.
CASHIER
12 Years 1 Month
CLASSIC CAR WASH | 06.2009 - 07.2021
Greet and assist an average of 250 customers a day
Greeted and assisted 250 customers daily, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
Determined pricing for goods and services based on market research and company standards.s
Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues, fostering positive customer interactions.
Establish or identify price of goods, service
Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for daily operations.
Handled customer complaints professionally, strengthening customer relations and loyalty.
COOK
3 Months
MMC DINING | 09.2019 - 12.2019
Prepared and cooked a variety of meals to meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Hospitality Management B.T
New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 01-2020
Associate - Food Service Management
LaGuardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | 01-2017
Skills
Food preparation
Attention to detail
Customer service
Team player
Excellent work ethic
Bilingual English and Spanish
Certification
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection-NYC Health