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Gitselle Kender

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated professional with extensive experience at North Italia, excelling in grill preparation and maintaining impeccable cleanliness. Adept at quickly learning new recipes and fostering teamwork, I consistently deliver high-quality meals while ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction. Passionate about culinary innovation and committed to operational excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Grill

North Italia
01.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Service Manager

Chipotle
10.2019 - 12.2024
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Oversaw daily cash deposits ensuring funds were accounted correctly resulting in increased accuracy.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, upholding company standards for cleanliness during closing procedures.

Sales Associate

Navy Exchange
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School
San Diego, CA
06.2017

Skills

    -Prep

    -Grill

    -knife skills

    -cleanliness

    I am very passionate about learning new ways to curate recipes and working efficiently

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Grill

North Italia
01.2024 - Current

Service Manager

Chipotle
10.2019 - 12.2024

Sales Associate

Navy Exchange
09.2018 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Hoover High School
Gitselle Kender