Alex Negrete

• Maintained high standards of food safety by regularly sanitizing surfaces, equipment, and utensils to minimize contamination risks.
• Upheld the highest level of hygiene and sanitation practices in accordance with local health regulations, preventing potential foodborne illnesses.
• Improved communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen employees, resulting in smoother service flow during busy periods.
• Reduced food waste through proper storage techniques, inventory management, and utilizing leftover ingredients creatively.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours, resulting in satisfied customers and positive feedback.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth catering operations during special events or large group reservations.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints while maintaining attention to detail and producing high-quality dishes consistently.
• Increased customer satisfaction by accommodating special requests for dietary restrictions or modifications whenever possible.
• Assisted in inventory management tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for efficient ordering and restocking of supplies.
• Assisted with training new kitchen staff members on proper techniques, safety protocols, and company policies for a seamless integration into the team.
• Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
• Demonstrated adaptability by learning new cooking techniques quickly as needed for various menu items or specials.
• Motivated fellow employees through positive reinforcement, fostering an environment conducive to teamwork and professional growth.
• Showcased creativity in plating presentations, enhancing guests'' dining experience with visually appealing culinary creations.
• Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
• Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
• Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
• Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
• Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
• Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

• Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
• Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
• Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
• Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
• Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
• Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
• Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
• Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
• Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.

What I do is i am basically in charge of running the kitchen employees , not a manger but I manage the regular crew and I can go from working any area of the kitchen at a high level and also go to the front as a cashier and do the same at an elite level, also being a bilingual speaker.