Yolanda Santiago
Retired Government Cook
Montgomery
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at the U.S. Naval Academy, adept at preparing high-quality meals for large groups. Skilled in food presentation and sanitation practices, I excel in multitasking and organization, ensuring timely service and compliance with health regulations while enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Veterans Administration
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook
U.S Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
11.2009 - 10.2018
Prepare and cook meals for breakfast and lunch for over 4500 Midshipmen
Cook
United States Air Force
07.2004 - 10.2009
Prep meals prepared salads, fruit bars , breakfast and lunch meals for Airmen
Education
High School Diploma -
Borgnemouth Elementary
Violet Louisiana 09.1980
Skills
Cooking
Food handling
Grilling
Customer service
Food preparation
Food presentation
Sanitation
Frying
Ingredients measuring
Surface cleaning
Team collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Contamination prevention
Kitchen organization
Cooking techniques
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Food storage
Knife skills
Food waste reduction
Food plating and presentation
Sanitation practices
Menu planning
Recipes and menu planning
Sauce making
Food handler certification
Food plating
Portion control
Timeline
Cook
U.S Naval Academy
11.2009 - 10.2018
Cook
United States Air Force
07.2004 - 10.2009
Cook
Veterans Administration
High School Diploma -
Borgnemouth Elementary