Christian Limones
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over 2 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engraver
Infirmus Dzigns Concepts
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Used machines to engrave customer items with desired wording and images.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of hazards, promoting consistent productivity.
- Completed standardized engravings on products to outline, and manufacturing details.
- Engraved high-quality designs on, and materials.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Kitchen Manager
Yuma Golf And Country Club
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- 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.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Prison Hill Brewery
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Engraver
Krazy Kutting
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Used machines to engrave customer items with desired wording and images.
- Measured and computed dimensions of lettering, designs or patterns to be engraved.
- Put final products together and efficiently organized items and packaging for shipment.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of hazards, promoting consistent productivity.
- Completed standardized engravings on products to outline, and manufacturing details.
- Inspected machines, troubleshoot issues and completed basic repair and calibration to maintain optimal operations.
Assistant Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
Yuma, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Pattern Design
- Blueprint Reading
- Proofreading Abilities
- Safety Practices
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Relations Skills
- Purchasing
- Product Rotation
- Cost Control
- Quality Assurance
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- Menu Development
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Engraver
Infirmus Dzigns Concepts
02.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen Manager
Yuma Golf And Country Club
11.2020 - 02.2022
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Prison Hill Brewery
01.2019 - 11.2020
Engraver
Krazy Kutting
03.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
07.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Yuma High School
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