Maria Cruz Jaimes Flores
Austin
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in food safety compliance, inventory management, and team leadership. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring quality assurance in kitchen operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
El mercado
Austin
11.1996 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff during busy shifts to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Developed daily menus in collaboration with management to meet customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness in work areas.
- Coordinated food presentation and plating for optimal customer experience.
- Assisted in creating special dishes to enhance seasonal offerings.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Managed cashiering duties such as counting money at the end of shift.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Waste reduction
- Food presentation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
El mercado
11.1996 - Current