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Catherine Mares

Rialto,CA

Summary

Works toward constant improvements and adapts to new changes quickly. Skilled in great customer service, kitchen prep, proper food handling, and store management. Promotes a positive and encouraging attitude to ensure a comfortable and pleasant work environment for all.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Prep

Cava Grill
12.2024 - Current
  • Experienced in knife skills, measuring ingredients, cooking, and following recipes.
  • Prepared food items promptly while in compliance with safety and company standards.
  • Responsible for quality control, proper food handling, and sanitary procedures.
  • Provide new hires with detailed training and coaching
  • Support team by cross-training in all positions and stepping in as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Assistant Manager

AhiPoki Bowl
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Calculated weekly inventory and ordered appropriate supplies based on business needs and budgets
  • Tracked daily sales, financial records, and invoices
  • Monitored food waste and portion sizes to meet company food cost goals
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations through regular staff training sessions and facility inspections.
  • POS refunds, transactions, and cash deposits
  • Trained and supported new hires/cross-training
  • Guided employees to business changes as well as implementing existing rules and regulations
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction
  • Created weekly schedules balancing team members' availability, and requests, as well as meeting labor goals

FOH Team Member/ Kitchen Prep

AhiPoki Bowl
01.2021 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders in a fast-paced setting
  • Assembled poke bowls through a build-your-own bowl process, while multitasking grilled items, sides, online orders, and cashier
  • Experienced in washing, cutting, and preparing recipes using various foods including fruits, vegetables, and fish
  • Handled high-volume prep work efficiently, ensuring all ingredients were prepared accurately and promptly.

Education

Computer Information Technology

San Bernardino Valley College
07.2025

High School Diploma -

Wilmer Amina Carter High School
05.2021

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Money Handling
  • Time Management
  • Training and Development
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Date of Expiration 05.23.2028


StateFoodSafety Certification

Date of Expiration 11.15.2027

Timeline

Kitchen Prep

Cava Grill
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

AhiPoki Bowl
12.2021 - 12.2024

FOH Team Member/ Kitchen Prep

AhiPoki Bowl
01.2021 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Wilmer Amina Carter High School

Computer Information Technology

San Bernardino Valley College

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