Jean Ortega
Allentown
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sodexo Food Service, skilled in sauce preparation and kitchen management. Proven ability to create visually appealing dishes while adhering to strict sanitation procedures. Dedicated team player, adept at modifying recipes for special diets and ensuring high-quality standards in fast-paced environments.
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 3 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven kitchen skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cook
Sodexo Food Service
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Food Service Worker
Wendy's
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
Education
Finance, Accounting
Desales University
Center Valley, PA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School
Allentown, PA06-2023
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Knife skills
- Baking techniques
- Special diets
- Sanitation procedures
- Kitchen management
- Dish preparation
- Cooking
- Meal preparation
- Culinary techniques
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of Many large scale catering events.
Certification
- Excel Certification
- Minitab
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Cook
Sodexo Food Service
11.2022 - 01.2025
Food Service Worker
Wendy's
05.2020 - 11.2022
Finance, Accounting
Desales University
High School Diploma -
Louis E. Dieruff High School
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