Adriana Quezada
Antioch
Summary
Culinary professional with over 10 years of expertise in high-volume food service, specializing in safe food preparation, special diets, and strict adherence to sanitation standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Oakland
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for pediatric patients, adhering to dietary guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Executed safe food handling, storage, and service procedures according to established requirements.
Operations Manager & Culinary Team Member
Sabor a Mi Cocina LLC
Concord
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, build shift schedules, and delegate tasks for smooth service.
- Mentor and train new employees on safety standards, menu knowledge, and prep procedures.
- Manage inventory and ordering; reduce waste.
Front Line Cook
Blackhawk Grill
Danville
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to specifications while verifying safe food holding temperatures.
- Sanitized equipment and high-touch surfaces to maintain cleanliness and organization of station.
- Executed daily preparation of produce, proteins, and sauces to ensure timely service.
- Adhered to HACCP and ServSafe guidelines to support quality and compliance standards.
Lead cook
Round Hill Country Club
Alamo
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Supported banquets and events with prep, line cooking, and dish operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization across all kitchen areas.
- Delivered accurate, efficient service in high-pressure environments.
Skills
- Customer service and communication
- Team leadership and training
- High-volume production
- Food safety and sanitation
- Culinary skills
- Preparation skills
- Knife skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
- ServSafe Manager, Active, 11/13/28
- Food Handler Certification, Active
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Cook
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
12.2025 - Current
Operations Manager & Culinary Team Member
Sabor a Mi Cocina LLC
11.2023 - 11.2025
Front Line Cook
Blackhawk Grill
05.2017 - 12.2023
Lead cook
Round Hill Country Club
08.2015 - 10.2022