1. CARLA ARCE
Culinary Creative based out of Lake Forest, CA
E: carce2111@gmail.com T: 949-307-1100
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
A hardworking, motivatedand enthusiastic individual whohasa deep passion for cooking, Chileanculture andall things culinary. With
more than three years ofrestaurant experience andfour years as a personal caterer, I have masteredthe art of workingdiligently under
pressure whilemaintainingelite customer service. A proventeam player that is reliable anddedicated to getting the job done while
creating a positive work atmosphere.
Influential Dexterous Dynamic Bright
Leadership Skills
Business Management
Administrative Duties
Chilean Cuisine
Sampling
Food Safety
Plating
Food Storage
Meal Prepping
Catering
Exceptional Host
Inspiring People
Team Player
CommercialJudgment
Positive Attitude
Food Ideas
Problem Solving
Effective PlanningSkills
Innovative
Resourceful
Marketing Skills
Social Media Skills
CULINARY FOUNDATION
The Chilean Peasant – Lake Forest, CA
Owner and Chef
Mar 2012 – Present
Duties
 Preppingallfood as needed for orders
 Making all dishes according to recipe and creating new recipes that canbe vegan/vegetarian friendly
 Having knowledge and skills of basic culinarytechniques suchas chopping, mincing, dicing, etc.
 Managingschedulesto ensure that deliveries are made ontime
 Certifying that the kitchen environment and all orders are made under the FoodSafetyrequirements
 Checking quantityandqualityof food received from suppliers
 Writingfood cost reports
The Cheesecake Factory – Irvine, CA
Barista/Baker
Aug 2012 – Nov 2012
Duties
 Preppedall desserts and all other garnishes for morning andnight shifts
 Plateddesserts andhand decoratedplates specificallyto instructions
 Managedthe barista bar andmemorized allbeverage recipes
 Facilitated customized phone orders
 Followed all safetyandsanitationregulations
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf – Irvine, CA
Barista
Nov 2010 – July 2012
Duties
 Knowledgeable ofall teasandcoffees
 Preparedanddeliveredorders at the barista bar promptly
 Memorized alldrinkrecipes andgarnishes
 Preparedthe bake caseandhad knowledge of all pastries
 Cleaned andrestocked goods
 Managed cashier responsibilities
 Providedexcellent customer service withanoptimistic attitude

2. Ruby’s Diner – Irvine, CA
Hostess/Expo/Server
Jan2009 - Feb2011
Duties
 Assembledall to-goorders
 Assistedservers withfood running
 Had full knowledge ofthe menu
 Mastered shake recipes andgarnishes
 Providedthe best qualitycustomer service to tables
 Handledall payment types
EDUCATION
Orange Coast College: CulinaryArts (present)
California State UniversityFullerton:Bachelor of Arts inEnglish
FOOD INTERESTS AND KNOWLEDGE
LATIN.................................................................
VEGAN/VEGETARIAN.........................................
AMERICAN.........................................................
ITALIAN..............................................................
ASIAN.................................................................
GREEK................................................................
MIDDLE EASTERN..............................................
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS WORD..........................................................
GOOGLE DOCS...................................................
MS POWERPOINT..............................................
OUTLOOK...........................................................
MS EXCEL...........................................................
ADOBE ACROBAT...............................................