Kirana Banga Devi
Pittsburg
Summary
I excel in delivering excellent satisfaction in dining. I'm a very mindful attendant supporting kitchen staff. I tend to use my skills to help my staff move forward from task to help speed up the process. My work ethic is extremely useful in my job as well as my coworkers. I can fulfill multiple roles if someone is on vacation or out for the day. I am a dependable employee seeking an opportunity to expand my skills and contribute to the company's success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented from all my previous jobs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Assistant
First Baptist Headstart Preschool
12.2016 - 03.2022
- Satisfied staff & kids with prompt assistance and friendly service.
- Maintained a clean dining area, quickly cleaning up spills and replenishing condiments.
- Kept dishes, utensils, and glassware cleared away and moved to the dishwasher for cleaning
- Handled food service deliveries, transferring items from the kitchen to kids while hot and fresh.
- Observed safe food handling practices to prevent foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination.
- Retained a clean atmosphere, removing and carrying dirty linen to laundry.
- Assisted with setting up and breaking down tables and serving stations.
- Supported staff by refilling drinks, retrieving items, and restocking service stations.
- Prepared food according to strict specifications using ideal cooking techniques and ingredients as per kids' allegry.
- Delivered high-volume food items and beverages every hour with minimal errors.
- Kept work areas sanitized by practicing clean-as-you-go processes.
Cook
Willow Pass Health Care Center
06.2010 - 09.2016
- Promoted team efficiency by using downtime to restock supplies and clean surfaces, equipment, and floors.
- Stored food in designated containers, rotated inventory to reduce spoilage, and noted purchasing needs for supervisor review.
- Prioritized orders to maintain efficiency and synchronize timely delivery of guest orders.
- Delivered prompt service to meet internal targets.
- Maintained and recorded proper food temperatures following established policy.
- Readied ingredients in advance to expedite on-demand orders and recipes.
Cook Shift Leader
Pittsburg Care Center
08.2008 - 11.2010
- Directed smooth preparation of each day’s ingredients and station setup.
- Maintained strict quality standards, checking every item leaving kitchen.
- Enhanced crew performance, training new team members and monitoring work at each station.
- Scheduled and assigned daily work activities for kitchen staff.
- Accounted for food allergies and adapted recipes by removing or substituting ingredients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, vendors and management.
- Mentored and supervised less experienced kitchen personnel.
Cook's Assistant
Stonebrook Hospital Concord
01.2004 - 10.2005
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, surfaces and work areas to meet company and regulatory standards.
- Oversaw plating and presentation to support consistent, high-quality satisfaction.
- Inspected prepared meals to check temperature, appearance and adherence to recipe standards.
- Assisted with organizing and managing kitchen duties under direction of head cook.
- Washed, peeled and cut various vegetables and fruits to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Monitored kitchen opening and closing duties to foster productivity and preparedness for each shift.
Education
No Degree - DIDINT FINISH PAST 11th Grade
Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj
New Delhi, India 04.1987
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Performance Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clear Communication
Languages
English
Professional Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Assistant
First Baptist Headstart Preschool
12.2016 - 03.2022
Cook
Willow Pass Health Care Center
06.2010 - 09.2016
Cook Shift Leader
Pittsburg Care Center
08.2008 - 11.2010
Cook's Assistant
Stonebrook Hospital Concord
01.2004 - 10.2005
No Degree - DIDINT FINISH PAST 11th Grade
Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj
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