Laura Garza
Alapaha,GA
Summary
Culinary expert with strong track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at creating quality dishes, maintaining food safety standards, and managing inventory. Valued team player known for reliability and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences. As well as being trained and certified in CPR and first aid, with knowledge of how to properly use an AED in a critical manner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Woodstack BBQ Tavern
02.2024 - Current
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a positive team environment.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
Kitchen Manager
Zacadoos
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Heavy responsibility for maintaining excellent quality food with excellent timely manner
- Maintaining the desired labor hours for shifts as well as paperwork, catering, inventory, deposits, and truck orders
- Being able to manage both back and front of the house duties
- Customer service oriented
Manager
Relish Burgers
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Kitchen Manager
Stoner's Pizza Joint
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Opening and closing the store, managing the kitchen line as well as handling customers and food tablet orders
- Prepping all products of use
- Managed catering orders
Manager
Zacadoos Grille
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Opening and closing the store, daily paperwork of previous day sales and deposits
- Managing catering and working in extreme fast paced environments
Shift Leader
Steak N Shake
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Ran overnight shifts
- Ability to run multiple stations at once
- Deep cleaning and equipment
- Counting drawers and doing inventory nightly
Education
GED -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA05-2022
Skills
- Shift Management
- Inventory Control
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Kitchen Experience
- Serving Experience
- Food Handling
- Supervising Experience
- Catering
- Food Safety
- Food Service
- Food Preparation
- Bartending
- Culinary Experience
- CPR Certified
- First Responder
Accomplishments
ServSafe Certified
Nominee of The National Society of Leadership and Success
CPR and First Aid Certified
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Woodstack BBQ Tavern
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Zacadoos
04.2023 - 12.2023
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2022 - 04.2023
Manager
Relish Burgers
02.2021 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager
Stoner's Pizza Joint
01.2020 - 02.2021
Manager
Zacadoos Grille
03.2018 - 09.2020
Shift Leader
Steak N Shake
06.2017 - 02.2018
ServSafe
GED -
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
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