ELIZABETH ALMANZA-VIDAL

Bakersfield, CA ***** * 619-***-**** * ad3pwq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Energetic, hard worker with passion for food and commitment to provide customers a positive experience. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes. Teamwork oriented focus and open to help and learn new abilities to improve my knowledge. Looking to be part of a great company.

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Kitchen staff member, 04/2023 – 12/2023

Mariscos Las Cazuelitas – Bakersfield, CA

Improved kitchen efficiency by food preparation processes and implementing best practices.

Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.

Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to string standards for optimal food safety.

Assisted in cashier and customer service.

Cook/Prep cook, 08/2022 – 02/2023

Brookdale Senior Living Facility – Bakersfield, CA

Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.

Reduce food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.

Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members, in such a way that while some prepare others cook and vice versa.

Improved menu offering, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative coking methos, contributing to positive guest experience according with the special dietary need of each customer or resident.

Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.

Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.

Prep/Cook, 08-2021 – 07/2022

Self-employee – Bakersfield, CA

According to the knowledge and experience already acquired, apply the same strict health rules to prepare and cook quality food to reach and remain in the customer’s preference, adapting to the properly and on time delivery time of service in an efficient and friendly manner always trying to satisfy the customers.

Food preparation Chopping Vegetable

Temperature monitoring Punctual and reliable

Portion control California food handler certified

Recipe adaptation Cleaning and sanitizing

EDUCATION

High school Diploma: 06/2002

Colegio de Bachilleres de Baja California – Tijuana BC LANGUAGES

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

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