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Julia Sanchez

Julia Sanchez

Chilliwack,Canada

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated cook with extensive experience of over 30 years working in the food and health care industry, excelling in high-volume meal preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance flavors and ensure food safety, while fostering teamwork and maintaining a clean kitchen. Passionate about nutrition management and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Waverly Seniors Residence
Chilliwack, Canada
12.2017 - 07.2025
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.

Cook

Auburn Seniors Residence
Chilliwack, Canada
01.2018 - 07.2025
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.

Prep Cook

Cheam Village
Agassiz, Canada
01.2007 - 01.2018
  • Cook and bake, prep cook duties, dishwasher, server, cleaning duties

Kitchen Assistant

Valley Haven
Chilliwack, Canada
01.1994 - 01.2002
  • Prepared special diet meals, set and cleared tables, dishwasher

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Refresher - FOODSAFE

Fraser Health
Chilliwack, BC
06.2023

Certificate - Early Learning and Child Care

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
Chilliwack, BC
01-2023

High School Diploma -

Ausubel High Scool
Cuenca, Ecuador
06-1988

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • High volume production capability
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Nutrition management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Multitasking
  • Patient care

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Auburn Seniors Residence
01.2018 - 07.2025

Cook

Waverly Seniors Residence
12.2017 - 07.2025

Prep Cook

Cheam Village
01.2007 - 01.2018

Kitchen Assistant

Valley Haven
01.1994 - 01.2002

Food Safe Level 1 Refresher - FOODSAFE

Fraser Health

Certificate - Early Learning and Child Care

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

High School Diploma -

Ausubel High Scool

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