Vivian DeCastro
La Mesa
Summary
Adept at leading teams and enhancing food quality, I excelled at Yaamava' Resort and Casino, achieving Forbes 5 Star and AAA five-diamond ratings. Skilled in cooking techniques and team leadership, I consistently met tight deadlines, ensuring safety and excellence in food handling and presentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Yaamava' Resort and Casino
05.2024 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Achieved Forbes 5 Star rating
- Achieved a five-diamond rating from AAA
Banquet Chef
Dave and Buster
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated efforts with other departments such as front-of-house staff or beverage managers to ensure seamless execution during events.
- Achieved success in meeting tight deadlines for multiple simultaneous events through effective time management skills.
Cook 1
Yaamava' Resort and Casino
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Shift Leader
MOD Pizza
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Supported a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing areas for potential growth, both individually and as a team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
Fontana, CA05-2018
Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Cooking
- Cash handling
- Team leadership
Timeline
Cook 2
Yaamava' Resort and Casino
05.2024 - 03.2025
Banquet Chef
Dave and Buster
11.2023 - 01.2024
Cook 1
Yaamava' Resort and Casino
02.2022 - 10.2023
Shift Leader
MOD Pizza
11.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Citrus High School
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