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Zayda Lopez

Cherry Hill

Summary

Resourceful culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include advanced food preparation techniques, innovative menu development, and effective kitchen management. Excel at teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving to excel in fast-paced kitchen environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Daves Hot Chicken
Cherry Hill
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Set up .
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
  • Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
  • Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.

Pizza Maker

Dominos's Pizza
Cinnaminson
03.2021 - 08.2023

Cleaned area

  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
  • Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
  • Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.

Prep Line Cook

Shake Shack
Cherry Hill
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Preparation of milkshakes. Fill up the refrigerator.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.

Education

English Language - English Language

Rowan University
Camden
04-2017

Skills

  • Operation of Micro office, Excell, word pad

Timeline

Prep Cook

Daves Hot Chicken
04.2024 - 04.2025

Pizza Maker

Dominos's Pizza
03.2021 - 08.2023

Prep Line Cook

Shake Shack
11.2019 - 06.2020

English Language - English Language

Rowan University
Zayda Lopez