Maria Gonzales Liendro
Springfield,VA
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive experience at Flik International, excelling in food safety and leadership. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and quality through effective multitasking and strategic planning. Recognized for mentoring staff and implementing successful operational improvements, consistently achieving high standards in food preparation and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooker Operator
Flik International
Arlington, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe workspace by adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety regulations.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and organizing workstation layouts.
- Ensured optimal taste consistency in each dish through ongoing taste-testing adjustments during the cooking process.
- Developed strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Improved food quality by ensuring proper execution of recipes and monitoring ingredient freshness.
- Expedited meal preparation with advanced planning, task delegation, and efficient use of resources.
Meat Manager
Giant Food Stores
Fairfax
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored supplier performance to guarantee timely deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with store management to develop successful promotional strategies for meat department offerings.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the meat department, regularly reviewing financial reports to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Mentored junior staff members in proper meat handling techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing daily operations of the meat department, consistently meeting targets for sales growth and customer satisfaction.
Kitchen Supervisor
Yard House Restaurant
Springfield, VA
03.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts in a timely manner.
Education
High School -
Adult High School
Springfield, VA2022
Skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Ordering and purchasing
- Food safety
- Leadership and supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Cooker Operator
Flik International
11.2024 - Current
Meat Manager
Giant Food Stores
04.2022 - 01.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
Yard House Restaurant
03.2019 - 09.2024
High School -
Adult High School