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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cecilia Valdez

Ventura,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A
06.2006 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty

Education

Santa Barbara High School
Santa Barbara

Skills

  • Multitask
  • Sanitation
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Productivity Improvements
  • Safe Food Handling Practices
  • Order Accuracy
  • Kitchen Scheduling
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • New Employee Recruitment
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Team Leadership
  • Training
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

Food Handler Certificate

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Assistant Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A
06.2006 - Current

Santa Barbara High School
Cecilia Valdez