Diana Riasco
Levin,Levin
Summary
Dynamic cook with extensive experience at JC BBQ Ribs, excelling in recipe development and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high cleanliness standards. Recognized for strong butchery skills and a calm demeanor, consistently delivering exceptional meals tailored to client preferences.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
JC BBQ Ribs
Santo Domingo , Ecuador
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared diverse meals using seasonal ingredients and culinary techniques.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization of workspace.
- Developed unique recipes tailored to client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Trained and supervised junior cooks in food preparation and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock.
- Implemented efficient cooking processes to optimize meal preparation time.
- Conducted regular quality checks to ensure food met safety standards.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Cook
Self-employeed
Colombia , Cali
11.2006 - 12.2018
- Prepared diverse meals using seasonal ingredients and culinary techniques.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and organization of workspace.
- Developed unique recipes tailored to client preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Education
Iberia Educational Institute
Nariño Colombia , Tumaco Skills
- Meal preparation
- Recipe development
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cleanliness standards
- Labor management
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Cooking techniques
- Health and safety compliance
- Positive and professional
- Health code adherence
- Knife skills
- Calm demeanor
- Strong butchery skills
- Cooking
- Performance improvement
- Focused and disciplined
- Sanitation
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- Reading novels
- Dancing
- Watching movies
Timeline
Cook
JC BBQ Ribs
01.2019 - 02.2023
Cook
Self-employeed
11.2006 - 12.2018
Iberia Educational Institute