Elijah Martinez
17210 Boulder Ridge Ct
Summary
Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Chipotle Mexican Grill, skilled in food safety and inventory management. Knowledgeable in mentoring staff and enhancing teamwork, I do well in improving kitchen efficiency. Practices multiple food preparation techniques, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Pantry Garde Manger
Hilton Americas-Houston
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Ensured consistent quality of pantry items through proper storage, rotation, and waste management practices.
- Demonstrated versatility with multiple cooking techniques including pickling, marinating, emulsifying, and smoking ingredients for diverse flavor profiles.
- Mentored junior staff members on pantry station procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment within the kitchen team.
- Performed timely mise en place tasks prior to service periods ensuring smooth operation during peak hours.
Education
GED - Culinary
North Texas Job Corps
McKinney, TX09.2022
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
Certification
Food Manager Certification
Food Handlers Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2024 - Current
Pantry Garde Manger
Hilton Americas-Houston
08.2023 - 05.2024
Food Manager Certification
Food Handlers Certification
GED - Culinary
North Texas Job Corps
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