Yessica Torrealba
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while enhancing efficiency and reducing waste through effective portion control. Committed to maintaining high standards of sanitation and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Las Vegas, NV
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared menu items following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including fryers, grills, and ovens, adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to support efficient workflow.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to meet high-volume service demands during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety standards.
- Implemented time-saving practices that improved overall kitchen efficiency during service shifts.
- Monitored food temperature and freshness to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eliseo Reyes
Estado De Portuguesa 06.2013
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Hospitality and service industry background
Timeline
Cook
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
01.2025 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Eliseo Reyes