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Danya Montero Cardoza

@danyamonterocardoza

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Experienced culinary professional specializing in high-volume kitchen operations.

Cayman Islands

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on kitchen role where I can lead food preparation, ensure high-quality service, apply HACCP practices, and grow into expanded supervisory responsibilities.

I am a passionate, detail-oriented culinary professional with 10 years of experience as a Line Cook and Sous Chef in fast-paced kitchen environments. I excel in food preparation, menu execution, inventory and cost control, and maintain high quality and safety standards in every dish.

I have a strong track record managing kitchen operations, coordinating teams during high-volume service, and implementing sanitation and HACCP practices to ensure consistent dining experiences. I am dedicated to creativity, precision, and operational efficiency to deliver exceptional results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Janitor

Current

Cayman Islands Baptist Church

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Maintained cleanliness of facilities by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and reporting maintenance issues, and assisted with event setup and takedown as needed.

Cleaning Facility Maintenance Reporting Safety Procedures

Line Cook

Wyndham Resort Grand Cayman

Jan 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years 6 months)

Prepared line stations, prepped ingredients, and coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth high-volume service and accommodate special requests.

Food Preparation Station Setup Menu Adaptation Team Coordination Time Management Food Safety Plating

Sous Chef

Lone Star Bar & Grill

Jul 2011 - Jul 2014 (3 years)

Managed food quality and quantity, rotated and labeled ingredients to minimize waste, and supervised kitchen operations to maintain recipe and presentation standards.

Kitchen operations Food Safety Plating