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Yessenia Hughes

Culinary/Customer Services
McDonough,GA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and dedicated to delivering the highest quality customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Cook II

Sodexo/ Rockledge Regional Medical Center
Rockledge, FL
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Cook II

Sodexo/ L3 Harris Technologies,Inc
Palm Bay, FL
04.2019 - 09.2022


  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assign

Cook II

Sodexo/Health First Palm Bay Hospital
Palm Bay , Florida
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained proper signage and pricing information for displays, cases and counters.
  • Maintained knowledge base of company pricing, products and services.
  • Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
  • Prepared food items by following recipes and product directions.
  • Organized food and products by date and maintained adequate supplies.
  • Prepared menu orders for customers, ensuring quality and visual presentation.

Chef Assistant

Hilton Melbourne
Melbourne , Florida
05.2008 - 03.2019
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Education

Culinary Arts

Keiser University
Melbourne, FL

Skills

Detail-oriented and goal driven

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Additional Information

I will be permanently relocating to McDonough, Georgia on April 18, 2023. I would be happy to attend an interview on line or on-site location as i will be traveling periodically in the next few weeks.

Timeline

Cook II

Sodexo/ Rockledge Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current

Cook II

Sodexo/Health First Palm Bay Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2021

Cook II

Sodexo/ L3 Harris Technologies,Inc
04.2019 - 09.2022

Chef Assistant

Hilton Melbourne
05.2008 - 03.2019

Culinary Arts

Keiser University

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