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Martin Vallejo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Burger Lounge
Los Angeles, California
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.

Shift Leader

Zankou
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
  • Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
  • Enforced safety guidelines among staff members in order to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on the premises.
  • Handled customer inquiries in a timely manner while providing accurate information regarding menu items and promotions.
  • Performed basic maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or replacing broken equipment parts as needed.
  • Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, floors., in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.

Front Desk Receptionist

Dignity Health
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
  • Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
  • Assisted with preparing reports, presentations and other documents as requested by management staff.
  • Verified identity documents for new customers before opening accounts in accordance with company policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
06-2026

Associate of Science - Administration of Justice

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06-2024

Skills

  • Recipes And Menu Planning
  • Staff Consultation
  • Cook Training
  • Food Ordering
  • Food Prep Planning
  • Weekly Menu Preparation
  • Food Handling Guidelines
  • Kitchen Workflow Management
  • Menu Supervision
  • Food Stock And Supply Management
  • Basic Recordkeeping
  • Safety And Sanitation Regulations
  • Sanitary Regulation
  • Sanitizing Understanding
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Problem And Complaint Resolution
  • Inventory Oversight

Certification

  • Guard Card Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
  • Food Handlers License Expiration Date 05/06/2026

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Burger Lounge
01.2023 - Current

Shift Leader

Zankou
06.2021 - 01.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Dignity Health
07.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

California State University - Long Beach

Associate of Science - Administration of Justice

Santa Monica College

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