Josefina Crews
Sacramento
Summary
A dedicated and experienced professional who is equally capable of working alone or as a member of a team, maintains good relationships with customers, and is a natural problem solver. Excels at multi-tasking and completing tasks with careful attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Stones Gambling Hall
Citrus Heights
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of food prep areas to support safe food handling.
- Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Executed precise cutting and preparation of vegetables and seafood to ensure consistency and quality in dishes.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in fast-paced restaurant settings.
- Assisted servers by providing timely support during busy service periods.
- Ensured proper storage of food items in walk-in fridge to promote food safety and efficient inventory management.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of salad bar and surrounding areas to enhance customer experience.
Cook
Flame and Fire
Roseville
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Prepared diverse menu items for Flame and Fire's buffet menu, specializing in Portuguese cuisine, enhancing guest experience with authentic flavors.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to achieve high customer satisfaction.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Converted recipe portions into bulk, weight-based, or volume-based measurements, ensuring adequate supply for fully-stocked buffet service.
- Calibrated oven temperatures regularly to ensure consistent results in baking process.
- Sanitized cutting boards, knives and other equipment used for food preparation according to health department guidelines.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Restocked salad bar items regularly to ensure availability throughout shifts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salad bar and surrounding areas.
- Ensured work area was kept clean throughout the shift and followed all safety regulations when handling equipment.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Assisted customers in selecting items and provided recommendations for combinations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASome College (No Degree) - English Language
American River College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
American River College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Choir
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASkills
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen operations
- Cooking techniques
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Customer engagement
- Bilingual proficiency
- Self-Directed
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Stones Gambling Hall
01.2023 - 01.2026
Cook
Flame and Fire
10.2017 - 08.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Music Theory
Sierra College
Some College (No Degree) - English Language
American River College
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
American River College
Some College (No Degree) - Choir
Sierra College