Maruca Montero
Homestead,FL
Summary
Adept Cook Manager with a proven track record at Nspire Health, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating customer satisfaction through innovative culinary programs and rigorous food safety standards. Expert in kitchen management and team leadership, successfully training staff in sanitation and cooking techniques, achieving operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Nspire Health
Miami, FL
09.2001 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Education
HS Diploma -
Homestead Senior High School
Homestead, FL06.1983
Skills
- Food Plating
- Recipe creation
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Food Storage
- Special diets
- Allergy awareness
- Ordering Supplies
- Temperature Control
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Operations
- Nutritional knowledge
- Team Management
- Cooking skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook Manager
Nspire Health
09.2001 - Current
HS Diploma -
Homestead Senior High School