Maria Celestina Sanchez Juarez
New York,NY
Summary
Efficient and productive professional in the food service management field, skilled at completing tasks with speed and accuracy. Possess strong capabilities in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation of food service establishments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar
New York, NY
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Determined amounts of food portions for each dish according to menu specifications.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Assisted in the preparation of all menu items, including salads, appetizers, and entrees.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers, blenders, and food processors.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and timely preparation of food.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Ensured that all temperatures were at proper levels for safe food handling.
- Set up serving trays for events or parties.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Restocked condiments on tables throughout restaurant dining room.
- Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
Kitchen Hand
Henock Kejala
New York, New York
06.2007 - 03.2020
- Followed recipes accurately while adhering to portion control standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on kitchen equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Assisted in food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and basic cooking under chef's guidance.
- Kept records of food waste to track usage levels.
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Contributed to menu planning by providing input on dish preparation and presentation.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Stocked and replenished kitchen supplies and ingredients as needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared in accordance with restaurant standards.
- Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
- Assisted in the preparation of meal ingredients, including measuring, weighing, and mixing.
Education
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
Department of Health And Mental Hygiene
New York, New York07-2016
Skills
- Recruitment
- Employee monitoring
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Rapid and Adaptive
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Shift coverage
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant And Bar
01.2021 - 08.2024
Kitchen Hand
Henock Kejala
06.2007 - 03.2020
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
Department of Health And Mental Hygiene