Maria Ibarra
La Feria,TX
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every client a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sunny Glen Children's Home
La Feria , TX
11.2021 - Current
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Assistant Store Manager
Cellkon wireless
Brownsville , TX
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created promotional campaigns to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, stock levels and employee performance metrics.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanna Early College High School
Brownsville, TX06-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Medical Coding
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
Brownsville, TXSkills
- Dish preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Food Handler Certification
- Performance Improvement
- Sanitation Practices
- Portion Control
- New Hire Training
- Knife Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
- Deadline-oriented
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Sunny Glen Children's Home
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
Cellkon wireless
02.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Hanna Early College High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Medical Coding
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
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