Karla Aquino
Dacula,GA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Chipotle for enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through meticulous inventory management techniques. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration, showcasing adaptability and knife safety skills. Deeply committed to upholding cleanliness standards and ensuring food safety, resulting in consistently high health department ratings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Prep Cook
Bubba's 33
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
- Excelled under pressure during peak service hours, maintaining accuracy and speed throughout meal rushes.
- Developed excellent knife skills for efficient food preparation while upholding safety standards within the kitchen environment.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management, storage, and rotation practices.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer.
- Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- 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.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
03.2016 - 10.2019
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
Crew Member
Chipotle
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Education
Bakery
Cualti
Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico10.2016
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Francisco Medina Cedillo
Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico05.2013
Skills
- Cleanliness standards
- Food presentation
- Foodservice
- Restaurant equipment care
- Recipe execution
- Knife safety
- Quick-learning
- Cleaning and organization
- Dependable and reliable
- Active listener
- Efficient multitasking
- Punctual and honest
- Team Coordination
- Adaptability
Certification
Servsafe food handler
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Food Prep Cook
Bubba's 33
08.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
10.2019 - 08.2023
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
03.2016 - 10.2019
Crew Member
Chipotle
07.2015 - 03.2016
Servsafe food handler
Bakery
Cualti
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Francisco Medina Cedillo
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