Soledad Mendez Peral
Easton
Summary
Skilled in creating diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environments. Experienced with meal preparation, inventory management, and sanitary food-handling practices. Strong multitasking skills with an emphasis on promoting team collaboration and maintaining high-quality standards. Significant contributions to efficiency improvements and cost savings in previous roles as Prep Line Cook.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Eataly NYC Downtown
New York
06.2021 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients for various dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout service.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal prep processes.
- Managed inventory of supplies and reported shortages to kitchen management.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation tasks.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, stoves and slicers according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted with menu item preparation including chopping vegetables, marinating meats and preparing sauces.
- Managed inventory levels for perishables ensuring that adequate amounts were available at all times.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation of ingredients to ensure quality standards were met.
Prep Cook
Carmine's Italian restaurant
New York
06.2013 - 10.2020
- Prepared ingredients for sauces, salads, and various dishes consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs in executing menu items during high-volume service periods.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, and grills.
- Followed recipes and presentation standards to ensure quality food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food prep processes effectively.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
Restaurant Waitress
Capri restaurant
New York
05.2003 - 07.2013
- Provided attentive service to guests in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and presentation.
- Assisted guests with menu selections and offered recommendations based on preferences.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and acknowledging all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Provided excellent customer service and ensured guest satisfaction during dining experiences.
- Took accurate orders and communicated effectively with kitchen staff for timely service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tables and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during busy service periods.
- Brought food to tables in a timely manner, ensuring that all dishes were served hot and at correct temperatures.
Skills
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Recipe adherence
- Vegetable chopping
- Marinating techniques
- Measurements and weights
- Temperature monitoring
- Chopping vegetables
- Punctual and honest
- Quick-learning
- Recipe preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Eataly NYC Downtown
06.2021 - 11.2025
Prep Cook
Carmine's Italian restaurant
06.2013 - 10.2020
Restaurant Waitress
Capri restaurant
05.2003 - 07.2013