Ximena Flores Godoy
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Culinary arts graduate with experience in restaurant service, catering, and private functions. My mission is to provide customers with an exceptional experience, and do my best every day at work. I'm passionate about learning and collaborating with others to achieve the same goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Lone Oak Brewpub
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Prepared foods according to customer's needs (allergies, Celiac disease, dietary restrictions, etc.)
- Kept track of kitchen inventory. I wrote down orders and prep lists accordingly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Maintained high hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
- Weighed out ingredients for recipes accurately using scales provided.
- Cooked meats, fish, vegetables and other foods according to recipes or customer's orders.
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to ensure all dishes were completed at the right time.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Cook
Cafe Miro
Culiacan, Sinaloa
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Cook/Owner
Haizhu
Culiacan, Sinaloa
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed prep-cook tasks and general production tasks.
- Administered finances and led business operations by analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Located relevant vendors, set up schedules, and coordinated the delivery, storage, and organization of inventory.
- Optimized profits by controlling food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of Canada - Holland College
Charlottetown, PE05-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Instituto Humanista De Sinaloa (Universidad Nexum)
Culiacan, Sin.07-2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Menu planning
- Prepared foods plating
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Food allergen safety
- Following cooking methods
- Knife skills
- Punctual and honest
- Kitchen station setup
- Ingredient substitution
- Problem resolution
Affiliations
- Singing (Traditional Mexican music, opera arias and Mexican concert songs)
- Dancing
- Reading
- Writing
- Content creation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Food Safety (2022)
- WHMIS (2022)
- Standard First Aid Certificate (2022)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
Lone Oak Brewpub
05.2023 - Current
Cook
Cafe Miro
12.2021 - 05.2022
Cook/Owner
Haizhu
01.2021 - 07.2021
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of Canada - Holland College
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
Instituto Humanista De Sinaloa (Universidad Nexum)