Daniela Garcia
San Diego,CA
Summary
Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, California
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Supervised all aspects of inventory management including ordering supplies as needed.
- Monitored food stock levels, ordering supplies when necessary.
- Managed inventory control systems for ordering supplies as needed.
Senior Food Service Worker
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were met during all meal services.
- Assisted in the preparation, presentation, and serving of meals.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for meal services.
- Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for upcoming meal services.
- Organized and labeled food items in refrigerator or freezer storage areas.
- Checked temperature of appliances and food items regularly.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding proper handling of food items.
- Received shipments of food products from suppliers as needed for daily operations.
- Performed cashier duties when necessary such as taking payments from customers.
- Created weekly work schedules for staff assigned to work in the kitchen area.
- Trained new employees on job responsibilities associated with Senior Food Service Worker position.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
Senior Cook
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained food preparation areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
- Supervised kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
- Prepared meals for large groups according to established recipes, standards and menus.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, recipes and sanitation procedures.
- Inspected work stations to ensure they met health department regulations.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation of stock to maintain quality control standards.
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
- Planned weekly schedules for kitchen staff while taking into account staffing needs.
- Managed food waste by ensuring unused ingredients were stored properly or disposed of safely.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes.
- Developed recipes to meet consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Placed orders for food and supplies used for preparing and cooking meals.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brookshire Academy
San Diego, CA09-2016
Skills
- Inventory
- TrakNow
- FasTrak
- Emails
- Supervise employees
Timeline
Supervisor
San Diego Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Senior Cook
San Diego Unified School District
10.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Food Service Worker
San Diego Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brookshire Academy