Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
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Irving Rodriguez

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Back-House Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
10.2023 - 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.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Cashier

Dollar Tree
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA

High School Diploma -

First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High School
06.2023

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer assistance
  • Customer service
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy
  • Staff training and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5-6 staff members.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Expires, July 2023

Additional Information

Philadelphia Fire Explorers

- 1st Year Start: May 2021- November 2021

- 2nd Year Start May 2022- November 2022

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Back-House Kitchen Manager

Chipotle
10.2023 - Current

Cashier

Dollar Tree
07.2022 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter High School

High School Diploma -

Bucks County Community College
Irving Rodriguez