Ximena Ruiz Barba
Auckland
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
All Rounder
Curandera
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and friendly service during busy shifts.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Meal Planner
La Cocina MX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed nutritious meal plans for clients based on their needs
- Created varied menus catering to different tastes and dietary restrictions
- Established budgetary controls for projects, monitoring expenses closely to prevent overspending.
Cook
Burritos Mx
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Customer Service
Semilla Madre
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving inquiries in both English and Spanish languages.
Kitchen assistant
La Cocina Mx
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Baking
- Food preparation
- Entrees
- Confectionery
- Following recipes and maintaining high-quality food standards
- Preparing lists of food products to be ordered for restocking
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Education
CULINARY GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Food And Hospitality
Festen Gastronómico
Tijuana, Mexico12.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of international cuisines: Mexican, French, Italian, Spanish
- Cold cuisine
- Working under pressure
- Ability to work and coordinate with others
- Multitasking
- Quality Assurance
- Strong Work Ethic
- Hospitality service expertise
- Reliable and Responsible
Volunteer Experience
Festen Gastronomico, 09/01/22, Cooked large amounts of foods for a large school event
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
All Rounder
Curandera
01.2023 - 10.2023
Meal Planner
La Cocina MX
01.2022 - 12.2022
Customer Service
Semilla Madre
01.2021 - 06.2021
Cook
Burritos Mx
10.2020 - 11.2021
Kitchen assistant
La Cocina Mx
04.2019 - 06.2020
CULINARY GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Food And Hospitality
Festen Gastronómico