Minerva Chaparro
Camdenton
Summary
Dedicated cook skilled in food preparation, sanitation, and teamwork. Proven ability to maintain high standards of food safety while delivering nutritious meals in a fast-paced environment.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Services-Cook High School
Camdenton R-III School District
Camdenton, MO
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in menu planning to meet student nutritional needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Led kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality service.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School
Abilene, TXSkills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Food storage
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Services-Cook High School
Camdenton R-III School District
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cooper High School