Maria Madden
Amarillo
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with a strong focus on sanitation standards and kitchen safety. Proven ability to manage inventory and maintain a clean kitchen environment. I am a focused and determined individual with experience in owning and having to keep a facility clean, organized, and sanitary. I am a very hard-working individual who works to get things done as best and efficiently as possible.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Canyon ISD
Amarillo
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals following Canyon ISD's menu guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and mixers.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes, utensils, and cooking surfaces regularly.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Restaurant Owner
Self-employeed
Wamsutter
05.1998 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, including staff scheduling, budgeting, and inventory management to optimize service delivery.
- Managed daily operations of a high-traffic restaurant environment.
- Managed cash flow by budgeting labor and food costs, ensuring timely payments of bills and taxes, and monitoring accounts receivable and payable.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across foodservice, storage and preparation stations.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards across food and beverage products to uphold quality and safety.
- Facilitated customer service training programs for all staff members.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by actively monitoring procedures and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
18 De Marzo
Gomez Palacio, Dgo Mx07-1976
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen safety
- Health code compliance
- Equipment operation
- Menu compliance
- Inventory control
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Restaurant management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Staff scheduling
- Food presentation
- Employee scheduling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Canyon ISD
08.2025 - 12.2025
Restaurant Owner
Self-employeed
05.1998 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
18 De Marzo