Maria Valdez
West Valley,UT
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Coordinator
Volunteers Of America
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborated with culinary team members to develop innovative menu items, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Implemented standardized recipes, promoting consistent quality across all dishes served to customers.
Sales Manager
Appliance Man Service Center
01.2019 - Current
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency, resulting in higher conversion rates.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the best pricing and terms for company profitability.
Accounting Manager
Aarons Furniture Store
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Salt Lake City, UT05.2004
Skills
- Special Diets
- Recipe Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Food Safety
- Food Storage
- Menu Planning
- Ordering Supplies
- Sanitation Procedures
- Meal Preparation
- Scheduling Staff
- Food Presentation
- Customer Service
- Servsafe Certificate
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
Certification
Servsafe Certification
Food Handler's Permit
CPR Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Coordinator
Volunteers Of America
12.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Appliance Man Service Center
01.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager
Aarons Furniture Store
02.2017 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
East High School