Judith Vences
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
As a dedicated individual, I bring a strong commitment to providing outstanding support and building lasting relationships with clients and team members alike. With extensive experience in team building and fostering positive, collaborative environments, I take pride in contributing to both individual and group success. I thrive on meeting new people, approaching each interaction with a friendly demeanor, and ensuring every customer feels valued and heard. I am particularly adept at maintaining a patient and solution-oriented mindset, which allows me to effectively navigate challenges and address customer needs with care and efficiency. Always eager to try new things, I embrace change and innovation as opportunities for growth, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and deliver superior results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
Hoffman Estates, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen, including meal preparation, cooking methods, and portion sizes.
- Counted and balanced cash drawer at the beginning and end of shift.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Crew Member
Chipotle
Hoffman Estates, IL
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Cleaned kitchen surfaces, floors, walls, equipment and appliances according to sanitation standards.
- Performed basic knife skills, such as chopping vegetables.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Serving food at a fast pace on the front line and digital orders with great customer service.
- Operated cash register to process cash or credit card purchases.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at cash register.
- Cooked chicken, fajitas, steak, brisket & carne asada according to recipes.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
Education
GED -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA11-2024
Skills
- Employee monitoring
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food preparation management
- Currency counting
- Credit and cash transactions
- Refund handling
- Online orders preparation
- Customer service excellence
- Team building
- Employee Training
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
09.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Chipotle
04.2020 - 01.2023
GED -
Penn Foster High School