Christopher Abarca

Led fast-paced shifts to ensure timely service and addressed customer complaints to enhance satisfaction. Trained, onboarded, and coached crew members and shift supervisors to strengthen team capabilities. Maintain strict food safety, product quality, and restaurant cleanliness standards. Assisted with inventory management and food cost control while scheduling staff to optimize operational efficiency.

Chop, slice, measure, and prep ingredients. Cook proteins, vegetables, pasta, sauces, and soups using standard recipes. Keep the cooking area clean, stocked, and organized. Properly store, label, and rotate all food items. Monitor food taste, visual appeal, and portion size. Manage ticket times during high-volume rushes. Follow strict health, safety, and hygiene rules. Keep cross-contamination away from all food prep areas.

• Prepared ingredients and menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and maintained cleanliness throughout the workspace.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.

Coach, mentor, and position crew members to maximize speed and efficiency. Monitor drive-thru and front-counter service times, food quality, and restaurant cleanliness. Resolve guest complaints quickly and maintain a welcoming environment. Count cash drawers, prepare deposits, and track product inventory levels. Enforce food safety, sanitation guidelines, and security policies.

Greet guests, take orders accurately via POS systems or headsets, handle cash, and hand out completed orders with a friendly attitude. Cook and assemble menu items using commercial kitchen equipment like grills, fryers, and beverage stations while following food safety rules. Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, dining room tables, counters, and restrooms, alongside emptying trash and washing tools. Restock food stations, storage freezers, and paper goods to prepare for busy rushes.