Desiree Torres
Arecibo
Summary
Experienced Professional Seeking to fill a position where i can provide assistance to clients according to the needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Ihop
Hatillo
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
Prep Cook and Cashier
Pio Chicken
Barceloneta
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Medical Assistant
Paredes Medical Center
Lake Worth
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared and filed medical paperwork, including insurance forms and medical claims
- Assisted the healthcare provider in providing patient care by retrieving medical records, test results, medical supplies and other items
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as drawing blood and administering EKGs
- Processed medical bill payments and maintained accurate financial records
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow
Assistant Manager
Perfumes Europa
Lake Worth
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, resolving customer issues in a timely manner
- Learned and followed all store policies and procedures, resulting in fewer mistakes and improved customer service
- Utilized sales techniques and strategies to build customer relationships and close sales, resulting in a X% increase in sales
- Operated cash register, credit card machine, and other electronic equipment accurately and efficiently
- Assisted customers with locating items and providing product information
Managed Perfume Sales
Perfumes 4U
Barceloneta
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Operated cash register, credit card machine, and other electronic equipment accurately and efficiently
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner
- Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, resolving customer issues in a timely manner
- Learned and followed all store policies and procedures, resulting in fewer mistakes and improved customer service
- Utilized sales techniques and strategies to build customer relationships and close sales, resulting in a % increase in sales
Education
High School -
Escuela Juan Ponce De Leon
Puerto Rico01.2013
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Customer Service Skills
- Bilingual
- Computer Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Baking knowledge
- Cooking techniques
- Professionalism
Certification
- baking certificate
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Prep Cook
Ihop
10.2024 - 02.2025
Prep Cook and Cashier
Pio Chicken
06.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
Paredes Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager
Perfumes Europa
01.2017 - 01.2018
Managed Perfume Sales
Perfumes 4U
01.2015 - 01.2016
High School -
Escuela Juan Ponce De Leon
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