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Maria Mireya Rodriguez Meraz

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Cardenas Markets, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality dish presentation and effective multitasking. Skilled in food handling and sanitation practices, consistently reducing waste while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Cardenas Markets
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • 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.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • 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.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

Cashier

Cardenas Markets
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

Education

No Degree - General

Secundaria Tecnica
Manzanillo, COL
06-1984

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Sanitation practices
  • Grilling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food waste reduction
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • Food plating
  • Food handler certification
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Order verification
  • Grilling expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food

Certification

  • , [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Limited Working

Timeline

Cook

Cardenas Markets
01.2023 - 05.2025

Cashier

Cardenas Markets
01.2023 - 05.2025

No Degree - General

Secundaria Tecnica

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