Pilar Kane
Redway
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Strong work ethic and time efficiency are incredibly important to me and I take pride in having both. I love meeting and learning with new people; I enjoy sharing my skills and tenacity with my team. I bring a positive open hungry energy to my work environment. I think it's important to always be inspired and inspire others in the process.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Surfs Point Coffee House
Natalie West
ShelterCove
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Line Cook
Benbow Historic
Benbow
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Set up workstations as needed.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Pantry at Eel River Cafe
Moe Lopez
Garberville
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Responsible for all restaurant prep, front and back.
- Responsible for all soups, salads and daily specials.
Line cook at GYPO brewery
Julie Peacock
Shelter cove
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for all prep
- Restocking stations
- Working the grill and fryer simultaneously while on the line.
Line Cook
Old Mission Pizza
Willits
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow.
- Responsible for all prep.
- Restocking all stations while simultaneously working the line.
Pantry/Pastry Chef
Russian River Resort
Guerneville
12.2004 - 02.2007
- Created diverse pastry offerings for seasonal menus at a popular resort.
- Developed and maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Collaborated with culinary team to design visually appealing dessert presentations. I had my own dessert menu. Some of the most fun I've ever had.
Education
South Fork Junior - Senior High School
Miranda, CA06-2001
Skills
Server communication
- Food presentation
- Portion management
- Knife skills
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable
- Menu item memorization
- Grilling techniques
- Time management
- Crew training
- Recipe creation
- Attention to detail
- Professional Attitude
- Quality assurance and control
- Head chef collaboration
- Problem solving
- Kitchen station setup
- Food safety standards
- Workload management
- Following cooking methods
- Punctual and honest
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Surfs Point Coffee House
Natalie West
09.2023 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Benbow Historic
04.2022 - 06.2025
Pantry at Eel River Cafe
Moe Lopez
08.2021 - 05.2022
Line cook at GYPO brewery
Julie Peacock
06.2021 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Old Mission Pizza
06.2019 - 07.2019
Pantry/Pastry Chef
Russian River Resort
12.2004 - 02.2007
South Fork Junior - Senior High School