Alma Santiago
Yuma,Az
Summary
Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. Talented kitchen leader offer over 4 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Taco Monster
Yuma, AZ
02.2021 - Current
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Monitored daily food production levels to maintain appropriate stock levels while avoiding overproduction or shortages.
Cook
Que Rico Tako
Yuma, AZ
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Organization
- Opening and closing procedures
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food safety understanding
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitizing understanding
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Portion Specification
- Equipment Inspection
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Worker Training
- Cooking
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Taco Monster
02.2021 - Current
Cook
Que Rico Tako
10.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School