Yeshua Melara
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Stacked
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
Williams Fresh Cafe
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
Stylist/Sales Associate
Bonlook
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Enhanced store sales by skillfully cross-selling and upselling related products to clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Connected and engaged with customers to understand styling needs.
- Worked closely with store management to set and achieve individual sales targets, contributing to overall team success.
- Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to stimulate loyalty.
- Translated inspiration into action by solving customer styling needs.
Photography Instructor
Muskoka Woods
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Incorporated critiques into lesson plans allowing students to learn from peer feedback while honing their own critical analysis skills.
- Developed assignments that challenged students'' abilities while highlighting individual strengths, leading to increased confidence in their work.
- Designed interactive presentations on various photographic genres such as portraiture, landscape, street photography, among others.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress and achievements.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Turtle Jacks
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
Burlington, ON06-2018
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Food safety knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Multi-tasking strength
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Stacked
06.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Williams Fresh Cafe
04.2022 - 05.2023
Stylist/Sales Associate
Bonlook
09.2019 - 04.2022
Photography Instructor
Muskoka Woods
04.2019 - 09.2019
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Turtle Jacks
11.2018 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Dr Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
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