Alana Armon
Chick-fil-a
Chino Valley,AZ
2027
years of professional experience
Talented kitchen leader with over 6 years of experience in kitchen operations, food safety compliance, inventory management and team leadership. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls.
Work History
Senior Kitchen Director
5 Years 9 Months- Led kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance culinary skills and teamwork.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high food quality and consistency.
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement and retention rates.
- Implemented rigorous safety and sanitation protocols, ensuring compliance with local health department regulations.
- Maintained a professional and organized kitchen, ensuring that all staff members adhered to established safety and sanitation protocols.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and repair schedules to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Crew Member
2 Years 2 Months- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours, enhancing efficiency and service speed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area, adhering to food safety standards and regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and minimizing waste.
Manager
- Directed daily operations and confirmed compliance with quality standards.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance team performance and service delivery.
- Cash management: settling drawers, end of day sales, and deposits.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Kitchen operations
Food safety compliance
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Vendor relations
ServSafe certification
Team leadership
Inventory management
Multitasking and organization
Operational flexibility
Problem-solving
Customer service
Staff scheduling
Timeline
Senior Kitchen Director
Chick-fil-a
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
Crew Member
Chipotle
08.2018 - 10.2020Read More
Manager
Annie's Pretzels
2018 - 2019Read More
Prescott Valley School
High School Diploma
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