Jessica Palaguachi's Resume
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Jessica Palaguachi's Resume

Jessica Palaguachi
88-35 Elmhurst Ave Apt#5N Elmhurst, N.Y 11373
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OBJECTIVE
Entry-level prep cook in pastry or catering. Also, counter person, server, and helper in large establishments and bakeries.

SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Hard worker, detail oriented with the dedication to get the job done on time with the ability to work well by self or as part of a team; eager to learn new skills related with cooking, food and restaurant business.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
St. John's Place Family Center Day Care Program, Brooklyn, NY Oct. 2013- Dec 2013
Internship
• Assisted cook in preparing food as needed
• Served food according to recommended practices
• Arranged tables for lunch and snack time and distributed food to children's groups 
• Cleaned eating areas and maintained kitchen in accordance with sanitation guidelines
• Removed kitchen garbage to outside receptacle, the cleaning container 

Food and Finance H.S Catering, New York, NY Sept. 2009 – June 2010
Student Prep Cook and Server
• Prepared ingredients for catering events, fundraisings and auctions
• Assisted cooks with plating meals
• Cleaned and maintained kitchen 
• Greeted customers with a friendly and positive attitude
• Served guests in formal events, bussed tables and cleared tables

CERTIFICATIONS:
ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
NYC Department of Health-Certified Food Handler
Food Production Manager First Certification
National Restaurant Association-Customer Service

LANGUAGES:
Fluent in English and Basic Spanish

EDUCATION:
Kingsborough Community College (KCC), Brooklyn, NY 
February 2011- (Currently Attending) Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
Food and Finance High School, New York, NY Graduated June 2010

VOLUNTEER:
Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY
Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), New York, NY 
Participated in Winter Chefs at KCC and Summer Chefs at Institute for Culinary Education
Peruvian World Expo
Star Chef Events