Christina Riveros-lopez

• Trained team members in food safety and sanitation practices of food safety and sanitation practices
• oversaw daily kitchen workflow, ensuring efficient operations and timely meal preparation
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen environment.
• Assisted in developing kitchen procedures to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency.
• maintained and tracked inventory of supplies in computerized system to prevent shortages
• monitored food sales and adjusted by sales and waste
• collaborated with management to improve training materials

Trained and coached staff on food preparation and service methods.

Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to support kitchen efficiency.

Coordinated schedules to streamline kitchen workflow and optimize staff productivity.

Supported kitchen operations to maintain compliance and safety standards.

Applied food safety protocols to reduce contamination risk.

Coordinated inventory stocking and ordering.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.

Tracked inventory levels for restocking needs.

Processed inventory transactions to maintain accurate records and support inventory accuracy.

Maintained records for inventory orders and deliveries.

• Reviewed vendor invoices against receipts and purchase records.
• Prepared detailed reports for inventory discrepancies.
• Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, and overages.
• Updated inventory records regularly.
• Updated procurement files to keep department records accurate.
• Prepared purchasing documents for approval and department review.
• Prepared purchase orders according to established policies and procedures.
• Communicated with vendors regarding pricing, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Reviewed invoices and matched them with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Coordinated with warehouse staff to verify incoming shipments and deliveries.
• Verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents.
• Negotiated bulk discounts with suppliers when possible.
• Resolved order discrepancies by contacting vendors and internal departments.
• Resolved disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
• Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communication.
• Provided logistical support and quality control for product shipments through vendor coordination, supporting increased revenue.
• Executed FIFO stock rotation to ensure freshness of inventory., menu cycles, and federal nutritional guidelines.

Assisted with USDA commodity usage.

Provided customer service for over 20 years and maintained professional relationships with vendors.

Provided customer service for over 20 years and maintained professional relationships with vendors.