Veronica Loya
Mesa
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
The Hub bar and grill
Mesa, AZ
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Apache wells country club
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sinaloa
Sinaloa Mexico06.1985
Skills
- Inventory Stocking
- Vegetable Washing
- Sauce Preparation
- Menu Memorization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
The Hub bar and grill
12.2022 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Apache wells country club
02.2015 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Sinaloa