AIRA MARIE BRUCAL
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Food service supervisor with hands-on experience in hospital and restaurant kitchens, supporting daily operations, staff coordination, and patient meal service. Maintains sanitation standards, checks tray accuracy, and supports a smooth, reliable dining experience through clear communication and steady teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Edison, NJ
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
- Trained kitchen staff on safe food handling and department procedures.
- Monitored the kitchen area and the staff, enforcing safety and proper food-handling techniques.
- Followed sanitation standards and food safety procedures in hospital kitchen operations.
- Inspected food quality for safety and taste, verifying portioning and tray accuracy before meal delivery.
- Coordinated with dietary teams to support patient meal schedules and restrictions.
- Supported kitchen staff and coordinated daily food service at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center.
Restaurant Supervisor
Honeybee Food Corp. (Jolibee)
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily front-of-house and/or back-of-house operations to ensure smooth service and high customer satisfaction
- Oversaw cash handling, POS transactions, and ensured order accuracy for seamless operations
- Monitored food quality, presentation, and cleanliness to meet health and safety regulations
- Handled customer complaints with calm, courteous service to maintain positive dining experience
- Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction and loyalty
Store Crew
Honeybee Food Corp. (Jolibee)
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Ensured accuracy in order taking, cash management, and meal preparation to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register, processed payments, and issued receipts to maintain transaction accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to meet sales targets and streamline operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing job responsibilities and work environments.
Crew Member
NATC Donuts inc. (Dunkin)
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Engaged with clients through effective communication to enhance customer satisfaction
- Operated rapidly and effectively in hectic setting to maintain service flow
- Flexible to work various shifts, including on holidays and weekends
- Learned new skills and followed instructions from supervisors to support team objectives.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Union College of Union County
Cranford, NJ05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unibersidad De Santa Isabel INC.
Naga City, Philippines01-2022
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Kitchen layout management
- Food safety procedures
- Sanitation compliance
- Allergen management
- Kitchen equipment management
- Food compliance
- Food Quality Assessment
- Schedule management
- Shift Scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Staff management
- Opening procedures
- Problem solving
- Critical Thinking
- Food Quality Assessment
Certification
Basic Life Support (2024), Servsafe Food Handler (2025)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent), Filipino (Fluent)
Timeline
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
Restaurant Supervisor
Honeybee Food Corp. (Jolibee)
11.2025 - 04.2026
Store Crew
Honeybee Food Corp. (Jolibee)
06.2025 - 11.2025
Crew Member
NATC Donuts inc. (Dunkin)
03.2023 - 08.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Union College of Union County
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Unibersidad De Santa Isabel INC.