Marryn Nelson
Fredericksburg,TX
Summary
Dynamic kitchen lead with a focus on team collaboration and operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance performance and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Chipotle Grill
Eagle Mountain, UT
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new team members on food preparation techniques.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Coordinated daily staff assignments to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Addressed and answered customer concerns
Kitchen Prep Cook
Kind Hospitality
Mesa, AZ
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients by washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables to ensure readiness for service.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Organized kitchen inventory, tracking stock levels and assisting with ordering supplies as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and equipment, adhering to health regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve kitchen efficiency during peak hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques and safety protocols for optimal performance.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Salado College
Queen Creek, AZSkills
- Sanitation standards
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Team building
- Nutritional knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Scheduling
- Staff supervision
- Performance improvement
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Empathetic and optimistic
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Chipotle Grill
07.2025 - 04.2026
Kitchen Prep Cook
Kind Hospitality
06.2022 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Rio Salado College