Lesvia Mendez
Memphis
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Team-oriented prep cook with several years of hands-on experience preparing food in fast-paced eating environments. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly. Hardworking and punctual individual possessing excellent manual dexterity and familiarity of kitchen safety and health rules.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
KATHERINE AND MARYS
MEMPHIS
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and food presentation for service readiness.
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure consistency in food preparation and flavor.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio El Rosario
Guatemala10-1995
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Culinary techniques
- Inventory management
- Food safety protocols
- Customer satisfaction
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Stock rotation
- Quick-learning
- Training staff
- Adapting recipes
Timeline
Prep Cook
KATHERINE AND MARYS
10.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colegio El Rosario
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