Blanca Garcia
North Miami ,FL
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at ABA, excelling in staff training and inventory management. Expert in food safety and waste reduction, achieving significant cost savings through efficient practices. Committed to fostering teamwork and enhancing kitchen productivity while delivering exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
ABA
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Prep Cook
ABA
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
Lead Line Cook
Cooper Blues
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Deli Assistant
Fresh Market Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2017
- Assisted with training new employees on deli procedures, helping maintain a consistent level of service across all staff members.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Utilized safe food handling techniques when preparing, storing, and displaying products to reduce waste and minimize risk of contamination.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of the deli department.
- Sliced meats and cheeses according to customer preferences, providing personalized service that encouraged repeat business.
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Deli Prep
Fresh Market Inc.
03.2008 - 06.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Coral Gables Senior High
450 Bird Rd, Coral Gables, Fl, 3314606.2025
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Sanitation standards
- Recipes and menu planning
- Employee scheduling
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
ABA
08.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
ABA
08.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Cooper Blues
11.2017 - 08.2022
Deli Assistant
Fresh Market Inc.
06.2012 - 09.2017
Deli Prep
Fresh Market Inc.
03.2008 - 06.2012
Coral Gables Senior High
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