Javiera Paz Quezada Navarrete
Toronto,ON
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing kitchen operations and customer satisfaction at Lakeside Catering Service Huntsville Ontario. Demonstrated commitment and teamwork through effective collaboration and streamlining processes. Skilled in safe food handling and problem resolution, contributing to significant improvements in efficiency and service quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Lakeside Catering Service Huntsville Ontario
Campfire Circle
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation and cooking processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, adjusting recipes or cooking methods as needed based on ingredient availability or customer requests.
- Contributed to increased revenue by cross-training in various culinary stations, expanding overall skill set and versatility within the kitchen team.
Chef Assistant
Resort Santa Rosa
Iquique Chile
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development, incorporating customer feedback and industry trends to create innovative dishes that increased repeat business.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
Kitchen Cook
Hotel Espacio Ox
Iquique, Chile
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely preparation of high-quality dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Ability to carry out a breakfast service, salad bar areas functioning, salads and proteins at optimal temperatures, producing food, for future services
Education
Chef Internacional Administrativo - Gastronomy
Universidad Tecnologa INACAP
Iquique Chile07.2022
High School Diploma -
Academia Tarapaca
Iquique, Chile12.2017
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Customer Service
- take initiative
- responsibility
- commiment
- teamwork
- problem resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Lakeside Catering Service Huntsville Ontario
06.2024 - 08.2024
Chef Assistant
Resort Santa Rosa
09.2022 - 04.2024
Kitchen Cook
Hotel Espacio Ox
07.2020 - 07.2021
Chef Internacional Administrativo - Gastronomy
Universidad Tecnologa INACAP
High School Diploma -
Academia Tarapaca