Melissa Tafolla
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Motivated cook offering over 10 years experience in the food industry focused on high standards for taste and quality while maintaining profit margin’s communication and leader skills Iam an energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity and passion for food and exceptional cooking skills I work well as a dynamic leader in high pressure settings Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cook/Prep
Vfw 8737 - San Bernardino, CA
April 2015 to March 2018
Planned dinner menus as well as special menus for special events and catering. Cook and serve food and meals in accordance with the planned menus diet plans and recipes portions temperature control procedures and facility policy the prepared food items constant consistently and in compliance with recipes
Service Deli Clerk
Stater Bros Markets Inc. - San Bernardino, CA
December 2008 to January 2014
Assisted customers with special orders party platters food orders any inquiries or order customization requests
Food court team leader
Target - San Bernardino, CA
September 2004 to January 2013
Assistant in ordering product Keeping Food Fresh
Education
High school diploma in General
San Bernardino High School - San Bernardino, CA
January 1994 to October 1998
Skills
• Extensive catering background beautiful presentation of food strong attention to safe food handling procedures (10+ years)
• Kitchen Staff (7 years)
• Food Service
• Grill
• Food Prep
Certifications and Licenses
Foodhandlers card
Present