Maria Aramburo
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader and skilled kitchen manager with a proven track record at Carl's Jr, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Excelled in inventory management and customer service, significantly reducing food waste and fostering a culture of collaboration. Expert in food safety compliance and adept at driving sales through meticulous cost control and performance improvement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Carl's Jr
04.2022 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Cashier
Carl's Jr
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Control
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Ordering Supplies
- Vendor Relations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Sanitation Standards
- Inventory Coordination
- Food Safety Compliance
- Employee Scheduling
- Flexible Schedule
- Shift Scheduling
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Scheduling
- Recipe creation
- Cost controls
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Sales Projections
- Language Fluency
- Scheduling Staff
- Cost Estimation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Carl's Jr
04.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier
Carl's Jr
04.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor Of Science -
Pima Community College