Maria Bravo
Garfield,NJ
Summary
Adept at maintaining high-quality and safety standards in food preparation, I leveraged my cooking and organizational skills at Colonna's Deli & Catering to enhance kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction. My ability to manage multiple orders and foster teamwork significantly improved service delivery, contributing to a noticeable increase in repeat business.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lox of Bagels
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Manager in Charge
Bon Appetite
Totowa, NJ
11.2008 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Sales Associate
Khols
Bergen Mall Nj
03.2003 - 11.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cook
Colonna's Deli & Catering
Fairfield, NJ
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Education
Graduated -
JFK High School
Paterson, NJ06.2005
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
Timeline
Cook
Colonna's Deli & Catering
01.2015 - 10.2020
Manager in Charge
Bon Appetite
11.2008 - Current
Sales Associate
Khols
03.2003 - 11.2024
Cook
Lox of Bagels
Graduated -
JFK High School