MARIELA SHARKAWY

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Hard-working Cook brings detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Keep kitchen areas well-stocked and organized for maximum efficiency. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual Cook experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare special meals and specific allergen free meals. Skillful in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and receiving, stocking and ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for efficiently directing kitchen operations. Focused Cook with expertise preparing meals in busy Airline Catering establishment. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills. I am also an experienced housekeeper and dishwasher and cleaning after the residents. I was responsible for maintaining and cleaning up after all the recreational rooms and dining room areas.

EXPERIENCE

11/2016 – 03/2020

COOK 1, FLYING FOOD GROUP, LLC

45200 PROLOGIS PLAZA STERLING, VA 20166

• Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.

• Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.

• Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.

• Maintained consisted quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day. 06/2008 – 10/2016

HOUSEKEEPER/CHEF’S ASSISTANT, SAINT NICHOLAS HOME INC. 425 OVINGTON AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11209

• Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.

• Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines,

• avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.

• Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.

• Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper

• working conditions.

• Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.

• Added garnishes and other finishing touches to improve plating presentation.

• Cleaned and organized the resident's rooms and provided them with toiletries and fresh towels daily.

• Maintained and cleaned recreational areas after use.

• Set up the dining room area for breakfast lunch and dinner and served the resident’s their meals as well and cleaned up after and set up again for the next day. 12/2020-present

LINE COOK, ASHBY PONDS, ERICKSON SENIOR LIVING, 21170 ASHBY PONDS Blvd, ASHBURN, VA,20147

• Food preparation which includes making base sauces for all the dishes of the day.

• Sautéing vegetables and meat including chicken, beef, and pork on the grill, as well as seafood.

• As a line cook, I receive the orders and prepare them by order and ensure plate presentation is adequate to each specific dish.

• Prepare my station before shift with all necessary equipment and cleaning my station at the end of shift for the next day.

EDUCATION

JUNE 1995

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, MILAGROS HERNANDEZ SANTIAGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SKILLS

• Good organizational skills

• Good with teamwork

• Can work efficiently and at a good pace

• Organizational skills

• Working and interacting with co-workers and residents alike

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