Kimberly Richardson
Willemstad
Summary
- Hardworking culinary worker prepared for all kitchen tasks.
- Contributed to smooth kitchen operations and maintained high cleanliness standards.
- Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
- Skilled in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Emarshe Food Corporation
2024.03 - Current
- Assisted in processing customer orders and managing inventory levels to ensure efficient operations.
- Supporting overall kitchen's operation by performing tasks like food preparation,cooking dishes,plating,maintaining kitchen cleanliness and managing inventory.
- Conducted research on food safety regulations,ensuring compliance across all operations.
Kitchen Assistant
Blue Bay Resort
2023.05 - 2024.02
- Assisted the chefs with mice en place
- Assisted in food preparation,cooking dishes and ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Assisted with training new staff on kitchen protocols and best practices.
Internship Student Bread & Pastries
Dreams Hotel Curacao
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Supported bakery operations by accurately measuring ingredients, mixing doughs, and preparing batters for various products.
- Assisted in preparing dough and batters following standardized recipes.
- Baked various bread,cakes and pastries.
- Supported senior bakers in decorating pastries and desserts.
- Monitored oven temperatures to ensure proper baking conditions.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Hyatt Regency Hotel
2015.05 - 2017.01
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms to ensure exceptional standards.
- Replenished supplies and amenities to enhance guest experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with housekeeping team to efficiently manage room assignments and workload.
- Conducted inspections of completed rooms to guarantee adherence to hotel quality standards.
- Reduced guest complaints by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all assigned rooms.
Front Desk Receptionist
Veneto Hotel
2012.01 - 2014.12
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Managed multi-line phone systems, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining effective communication channels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
Internship Student Housekeeping
Academy Hotel Curacao
2011.02 - 2011.03
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols for cleaning procedures.
- Gained knowledge of hotel policies and procedures related to housekeeping operations.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and protocols during the trainee period, minimizing accidents and injuries in the workplace.
- Learned proper procedures for handling biohazardous materials, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among guests and coworkers alike.
- Improved room cleanliness by learning and implementing proper housekeeping techniques.
Front Desk Receptionist
Van Der Valk Hotel
2009.08 - 2010.08
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Maintained front desk area cleanliness and organization to enhance professional appearance.
Education
(Certification Obtained) - Kok Assistent
CanCan Training & Adviesbureau
Willemstad2024-03
(Not Completed) - Bread And Pastries Level 1
OSBOD
Willemstad, Curaçao2023-09
Social Work(Not Completed)
OSBOD
Willemstad, CuraçaoI.C.T Level 2 (Not Completed)
RK MTS
Willemstad, Curaçao(Certification Obtained) - Housekeeping
ICE Caribbean
Willemstad, Curaçao2011-06
Diploma Obtained -
St Paulus College
Willemstad, Curaçao2007-07
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Detail-oriented
- Work ethic
- Discipline
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Team building
Languages
papiamentu
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant
Emarshe Food Corporation
2024.03 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
Blue Bay Resort
2023.05 - 2024.02
Internship Student Bread & Pastries
Dreams Hotel Curacao
2022.08 - 2023.01
Housekeeping Room Attendant
Hyatt Regency Hotel
2015.05 - 2017.01
Front Desk Receptionist
Veneto Hotel
2012.01 - 2014.12
Internship Student Housekeeping
Academy Hotel Curacao
2011.02 - 2011.03
Front Desk Receptionist
Van Der Valk Hotel
2009.08 - 2010.08
(Certification Obtained) - Kok Assistent
CanCan Training & Adviesbureau
(Not Completed) - Bread And Pastries Level 1
OSBOD
Social Work(Not Completed)
OSBOD
I.C.T Level 2 (Not Completed)
RK MTS
(Certification Obtained) - Housekeeping
ICE Caribbean
Diploma Obtained -
St Paulus College
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Baking
- Singing
- Play piano