LaRhonda Brazeal
Choctaw,OK
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Meritage Hospitality Group, excelling in food safety compliance and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and mentor staff, driving waste reduction and cost control. Recognized for implementing effective workflows and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and productive kitchen environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager in Training
Meritage Hospitality Group
Choctaw, OK
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and coordinating deliveries.
- Learned food preparation techniques to maintain quality standards and consistency.
- Collaborated with staff to develop efficient workflows during peak service hours.
Process Assistant
Amazon
Goodyear, AZ
07.2015 - 11.2021
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency across multiple teams.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for inventory management and order processing.
- Analyzed data trends to improve fulfillment accuracy and reduce errors in shipments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new software tools for inventory tracking.
- Conducted regular audits to assess compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Initiated process improvements that reduced bottlenecks in order fulfillment by optimizing resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff members on proper process execution techniques, helping them develop valuable skills that translated into career growth opportunities.
- Assisted supervisors in workforce planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal staffing levels during peak periods.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by conducting thorough audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Identified and resolved process issues to drive optimal workflow and business growth.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring issues, leading to targeted corrective actions that effectively resolved problems.
Education
Business Management
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA12.2013
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction
- Ordering supplies
- Allergy awareness
- Cost control
- Problem-solving
- Safety audits
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Kitchen Manager in Training
Meritage Hospitality Group
02.2025 - Current
Process Assistant
Amazon
07.2015 - 11.2021
Business Management
Tacoma Community College