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Idelisa Quiles-Almestica

Hartford

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Chick-fil-A, excelling in food safety and quality control. Proven track record in staff training and cost management, enhancing productivity and maintaining high sanitation standards. Adept at coordinating teams to achieve operational excellence and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Michelle Bradley International Airport
Hartford
05.2022 - 04.2025
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
  • Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and policies.
  • Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.

Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A
Hartford
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Ensured compliance with health codes, safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
  • Evaluated performance of employees on a regular basis; provided guidance, coaching, and corrective action when necessary.
  • Established cost-control systems to monitor labor costs, food costs, portion control, waste management.
  • Coordinated daily tasks of chefs and other kitchen personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house managers on staffing needs during peak hours or special events.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.

Education

GED -

Hartford Adult Education Center
85 Edwards Street
06-2012

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Cost control
  • Team coordination
  • ServSafe certification
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Michelle Bradley International Airport
05.2022 - 04.2025

Kitchen Director

Chick-fil-A
04.2018 - 12.2022

GED -

Hartford Adult Education Center

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