Ana M. De Los Santos
Hazleton
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences
Experienced with operating and maintaining production machinery to ensure smooth operations. Utilizes keen attention to detail and safety protocols to maintain high-quality standards. Knowledge of teamwork dynamics and efficient workflow management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Worker
Gonella Frozen Products
10.2024 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assemble and disassemble winkles in mixer, weight the kit according to recipes, make the change on the computer.
Cook
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Chef
Arbour Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Ensured accountability by all personnel in meeting standards for meal service, presentation, and quality of food items
- Supervised menu planning and verified prep and line cook compliance with recipes
- Organized team activities in kitchen maintenance, stock management, and food rotation to eliminate issues with product expiration
- Kept kitchen clean and organized with easy-to-access ingredients
- Oversaw team members at each station to verify the consistent and accurate preparation of every dish
- Consistently prepared the same dishes with the same quality to delight customers and keep them coming back again and again
- Estimated the needed levels of foods, ingredients and supplies to make the correct weekly orders
- Led kitchen staff by example, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation
- Improved productivity to work under tight constraints for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
Chef
Boston Market
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Planned, organized, and supervised daily culinary operation of restaurant and catering services
- Ensured accountability by all personnel in meeting standards for meal service, presentation, and quality of food items
- Achieved 'A' ratings after inspection of premises by the health department consistently by developing standardized cleaning process required during each shift
- Led kitchen staff by example, keeping workstations clean and overseeing food preparation and presentation
Stocker
Family dollar
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions and providing direction and service
- Bagged and packaged customer orders and purchases
- Maintained merchandise displays, including end caps, floor displays, and aisles
- Cleaned and organized workstations regularly to avoid misplacing products or causing unnecessary delays
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bio analyst
Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo
High School Diploma -
Liceo padre José Salvador Fernández
06.2012
Skills
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product packing
- Heavy lifting
- Product assembly
- Product inspection
- Materials handling
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Safety management
- Machine setups
- Waste reduction
Certification
- Food Handler's Certificate - Various State or Local Health Departments.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification – National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Allergen Awareness certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Worker
Gonella Frozen Products
10.2024 - Current
Cook
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2021 - 07.2024
Chef
Arbour Hospital
10.2016 - 05.2021
Chef
Boston Market
05.2016 - 10.2016
Stocker
Family dollar
04.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Liceo padre José Salvador Fernández
- Food Handler's Certificate - Various State or Local Health Departments.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification – National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Allergen Awareness certification
Bachelor of Science - Bio analyst
Universidad Autónoma De Santo Domingo
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