Perla Romero
Fort Wayne
Summary
Diligent professional offering food handling experience and focus on quality service. Skilled in managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to customers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Fort Wayne
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Baked breads, rolls and other pastries using traditional recipes.
- Sliced cooked meats for sandwiches and salads as well as carved roasts at carving stations in the kitchen.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heated ovens to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Cooked a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Responded quickly to any requests from wait staff or management.
Machine Operator
Buhler Quality Yarns
Jefferson
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
Food Handler
Pilgrim Pride
Athens
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all sanitation protocols.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes regarding proper storage of food products.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Followed health and safety standards for proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored product quality by tasting samples during preparation process.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Food Preparation Worker
Sr. Sol
Athens
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Cooked a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Disposed of leftover food following health code guidelines.
- Stocked service stations with food items such as condiments, salads, desserts, and beverages.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heated ovens to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained cleanliness of floors in the kitchen area throughout shift.
- Labeled containers with identifying information like date prepared and expiration dates.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Assisted in the preparation of various dishes under chef supervision.
- Cut, sliced, and diced vegetables and fruits for meal prep.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Followed food safety standards and protocols.
Food Handler
Food Depot Market
Acworth
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks on meat cutting equipment such as cleaning blades.
- Checked expiration dates on packages of meat prior to stocking them on shelves or counters.
- Adhered to food safety regulations regarding storage temperatures and sanitation protocols.
- Rotated stock on shelves so that older items were used first while maintaining freshness of product.
- Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
- Stocked display cases with freshly cut meats according to merchandising standards.
- Ordered supplies necessary to maintain inventory levels in accordance with department needs.
- Sliced cooked hams, corned beef, bacon and sausage products by hand or with electric slicers.
Education
English Language
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA 03.2023 - 10.2024
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Multi-tasking
- Adaptability
- Stock organization
- Knife skills
- Safe handling guidelines
- Hygiene practices
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
10.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Buhler Quality Yarns
12.2023 - 09.2024
Food Handler
Pilgrim Pride
03.2023 - 11.2023
English Language
Athens Technical College
03.2023 - 10.2024
Food Preparation Worker
Sr. Sol
01.2023 - 05.2023
Food Handler
Food Depot Market
10.2022 - 12.2022
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