Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Jennifer Yorba

Moreno Valley

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Cook with extensive experience, excelling in food preparation and kitchen management. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization while training staff and adapting to menu changes. Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills ensure timely service and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Oakmont Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Cook

Pacifica Assisted Living
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Cook

Le Cordon Bleu
Pasadena, CA
11-2011

High School Diploma -

Don Lugo
Chino, CA
06-2004

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Food handling
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen management
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Became a sous chef in 2015.
  • Worked with Rick Bayles. Also was flown out to Chicago to work under him for one week.
  • Supervised team of 7-10 staff members.
  • Received employee of the month at Pacifica and Oakmont

Certification

  • Certified in culinary arts

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Cook

Oakmont Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current

Cook

Pacifica Assisted Living
08.2018 - 05.2020

Cook

Le Cordon Bleu

High School Diploma -

Don Lugo
Jennifer Yorba