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LIZETH TINAJERO

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Dependable, Bilingual industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Data management

Job overview

  • Administrative leadership Records administration, Administer payroll
  • Organize files Multitasking
  • Customer relations Planning
  • Coordination Analytical thinking

Yorkshire Village

Executive Chef
01.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
  • Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.

Meridian Senior Living

Sous Chef
07.2021 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Sunny Rose Glen

Server
01.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Served [Type], [Type] and [Type] beverages and offered refills.

Cobach Colegio de Bachilleres de Baja California

Administrative Vice Principal
02.2014 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
  • Evaluated teachers and staff to determine compliance with standards and job duties
  • Upheld educational policies while integrating common core guidelines into class curricula.

Ayuntamiento de Tecate, Tecate

Administrative Assistant
01.2010 - 12.2013

Job overview

  • Organized conferences and special events, including setting up the catering and preparing all supporting materials
  • Assisted city council management
  • Scheduled meetings and assisted in making travel arrangements.

All Power

Shipping and Receiving Associate
03.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Tecate, B.C, Mexico
  • Compared incoming goods against invoices to identify shortages and officially reject damaged goods
  • Verified inventory through regular cycle counts and complete audits to maintain accurate records
  • Generated invoices and other shipping documentation for outgoing loads.

Education

Universidad Inpade

Bachelor of Science from Business Management, Computer Science

Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Associate of Science from International Business

B.C
2019

University Overview

Responsible for payroll for employees Assisted General Director Provide exceptional customer service Trained several employees on the standards and values of the company, Spanish, level of proficiency: fluent English, level of proficiency: conversational Awarded in Compliance with the English Language Proficiency Assessment |, Public Spending Budget

2018

University Overview

Personal Administration

2017

University Overview

Public Relations

Reading and Comprehension
2015

Sindicato Nacional De Trabajadores

Affixed bar codes, prices, and security tags to prepare merchandise from Assistant
03.2009

University Overview

for sale. Prepared proper shipping and handling procedures for movement of dangerous goods. Applied basic mathematical abilities to calculate figures such as space required to store and ship different types of materials. Compared shipments with paperwork to identify and fix order problems.

1999

Skills

  • Commissioning Processes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Apache Tomcat
  • Administrative Support
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Client Correspondence
  • Information Validation
  • Developing Databases
  • Office Support
  • Data Warehouse Processing
  • Database Upgrades
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Validation Procedures
  • Microsoft Project
  • Data Formatting
  • Informatica Data Quality
  • Employee Relations
  • Security Standards
  • Payroll Support
  • Web Applications
  • Microsoft Access
  • Data Extraction
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Office Organization
  • Hiring Processes
  • Staff Education
  • User Access Management
  • System Programming

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Chef

Yorkshire Village
01.2022 - 11.2022

Sous Chef

Meridian Senior Living
07.2021 - 01.2022

Server

Sunny Rose Glen
01.2021 - 07.2021

Administrative Vice Principal

Cobach Colegio de Bachilleres de Baja California
02.2014 - 04.2020

Administrative Assistant

Ayuntamiento de Tecate, Tecate
01.2010 - 12.2013

Shipping and Receiving Associate

All Power
03.2009 - 01.2010

Data management

Universidad Inpade

Bachelor of Science from Business Management, Computer Science

Universidad Autonoma de Baja California

Associate of Science from International Business

B.C

Reading and Comprehension

Sindicato Nacional De Trabajadores

Affixed bar codes, prices, and security tags to prepare merchandise from Assistant
LIZETH TINAJERO