Brenda Garcia
Palmdale
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Preparation Specialist experienced in preparing quality dishes while following menus and recipes. Demonstrated reliability and strong communication skills in supporting efficient kitchen operations and managing supplies. Recognized for multitasking abilities and maintaining cleanliness in food handling and equipment setup.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Schooners Patio Grille
Lancaster
09.2020 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
Cook
Sonic
Palmdale
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
Cook
McDonald's
Littlerock
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
Cook
McDonald’s
Central Point
09.2008 - 09.2013
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during meal preparation and service.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
Cook Shift Leader
Burger King
White City
07.2001 - 07.2008
- Supervised kitchen staff during peak hours to ensure efficient operations.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Trained new cooks on menu items and food preparation standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality and service promptly.
Skills
- Food safety
- Food quality monitoring
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Quality control
- Kitchen safety
- Frying
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Training new staff
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptive leadership
- Hospitality service expertise
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Nutrition awareness
- Hospitality background
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Food handlers
Timeline
Cook
Schooners Patio Grille
09.2020 - Current
Cook
Sonic
03.2017 - 10.2020
Cook
McDonald's
08.2013 - 07.2016
Cook
McDonald’s
09.2008 - 09.2013
Cook Shift Leader
Burger King
07.2001 - 07.2008