Marta Mejia
Boston
Summary
Dedicated Prep Cook with hands-on experience in food preparation and sanitation. Proven ability to maintain kitchen efficiency while adhering to safety protocols. Skilled in ingredient measurement, assembly, and inventory management, contributing to quality food service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Saltie Girl
Boston
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins.
- Organized and maintained cleanliness of prep stations and kitchen tools.
- Followed recipes to ensure consistent quality in food preparation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food prep processes, enhancing workflow and reducing prep time.
- Managed inventory by checking stock levels and reporting shortages, ensuring consistent supply of ingredients.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to sanitation protocols consistently.
- Supported team during peak hours by efficiently preparing large quantities, contributing to smooth kitchen operations.
- Organized food storage areas ensuring that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area by adhering to all safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the kitchen staff regarding meal preparation procedures.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, stoves and slicers according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Inspected finished plates before they left the kitchen line for presentation accuracy.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Prep Cook
A&B Kitchen Bar
115 Beverly St Boston
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Supported chefs in meal preparation by accurately following recipes and instructions to ensure consistent quality.
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Organized inventory and reported supply shortages to management to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure customer safety.
- Contributed to menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and dish ideas to enhance offerings.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colombia
Colombia12-1988
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Recipe compliance
- Quality control
- Food quality control
- Sanitation practices
- Health regulations
- Food allergy awareness
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Food storage
- Vegetable washing
- Measurements and weights
- Herb and spice pairing
- Soup preparation
- Time management
- Multitasking ability
- Menu adaptation
- Team collaboration
- Food quality control
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
Prep Cook
Saltie Girl
04.2024 - 11.2025
Prep Cook
A&B Kitchen Bar
05.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Colombia