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Valencia Green

Columbia

Summary

Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salad Maker

Chopt Salad
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
  • Assured consistency across all salad offerings by following established recipes and closely monitoring the outcome.
  • Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by preparing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.

Kitchen Team Member

Tiffany's Sweet, Eats, & Meeting Place
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with team members to expedite orders during peak hours, minimizing wait times for customers.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Chopped vegetables & cut up fruit.


Food Service Worker

Lexington Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.

Restaurant Hostess

Cracker Barrell
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
  • Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.

Server

Steak N Shake
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship

Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Ridge View High School
Columbia, SC
06-2021

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Knife skills
  • Hygiene & Sanitation skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

ServSafe Cetification-

Timeline

Salad Maker

Chopt Salad
09.2024 - 04.2025

Kitchen Team Member

Tiffany's Sweet, Eats, & Meeting Place
08.2022 - 12.2022

Food Service Worker

Lexington Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022

Restaurant Hostess

Cracker Barrell
04.2021 - 07.2021

Server

Steak N Shake
12.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship

Johnson & Wales University

High School Diploma -

Ridge View High School

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