Rebecca Torres
Bluffton
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with strengths in food preparation, menu development, and customer service. Committed to ensuring kitchen safety and delivering high-quality dishes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Stacks Pancakes and More
Hilton Head Island
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Prepared ingredients for pancakes, waffles, and various menu items.
- Operated grills and fryers to cook food according to specifications.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Managed egg station in a fast-paced environment.
Cook
Butchers Market
Bluffton
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared meats for daily service operations, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Created pasta dishes for catering services, enhancing menu variety and customer satisfaction.
- Contributed ideas for menu specials, increasing customer engagement and interest.
Prep/BOH Line Cook
First Watch Daytime Cafe
Bluffton
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared ingredients for menu items according to recipes and standards, maintaining consistency and quality in dishes served.
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for menu items, contributing to efficient kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate food preparation and delivery, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Followed health safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators regularly throughout shift to ensure safe storage conditions.
- Performed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down workstations.
Waitress
Burning Down South
Bluffton
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Processed food and drink orders with speed and accuracy, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal delivery, improving overall service efficiency.
- Functioned as kitchen window expo, coordinating service flow to ensure timely order completion.
- Processed customer payments accurately using point-of-sale systems.
Resident Assistant
Bloom at Bluffton/Belfair
Bluffton
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Delivered emotional support to residents, nurturing a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Coordinated communication among residents, families, and staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Supported residents with daily living tasks, enhancing independence and overall well-being.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Provided personal care assistance to clients with daily living activities.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Menu development
- Food safety management
- Kitchen safety
- Order management
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Line Cook
Stacks Pancakes and More
09.2019 - 06.2024
Cook
Butchers Market
08.2018 - 08.2019
Prep/BOH Line Cook
First Watch Daytime Cafe
04.2017 - 07.2018
Waitress
Burning Down South
03.2016 - 03.2017
Resident Assistant
Bloom at Bluffton/Belfair
02.2014 - 03.2017