Maria Alejandra Munoz Ambriz
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Joseph, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards while collaborating effectively with team members. Bilingual and skilled in safe food handling, ensuring quality and presentation in every dish served. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Line Cook
The Joseph
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared and cooked breakfast menu items efficiently for high-volume service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely and accurate meal service.
- Followed recipes precisely to ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Ensured all dishes were properly plated before being served to customers.
- Monitored food quality during cooking process to ensure freshness and flavor standards were met.
Deli Clerk
Walmart
Gallatin, TN
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Received new inventory and rotated stock by dates to keep items fresh and usable.
- Distributed new item samples to customers in order to provide opportunities for individuals to try products before purchase.
- Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
- Made orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses.
- Assessed customer needs, including food allergies and suggested additional menu items as appropriate.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect food from spoilage.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
- Maintained work areas in clean, neat and sanitized manner to reduce potential for illness or injury.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
- Observed key food safety procedures by making sure that cold and frozen items were stored properly and at the appropriate temperatures.
- Communicated effectively with deli counter customers to answer questions and make recommendations.
- Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
Cashier and Cook
Taqueria El Grullense
Hendersonville, TN
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Housekeeping Supervisor
HHS Exceptional Hospitality
Nashville, TN
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Placed housekeeping staff on specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Supervised and supported housekeeping personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Collaborated with front desk to respond promptly to guest requests and promote positive experience.
- Operated incinerators and trash compactors to dispose of garbage.
- Stocked room attendant carts with supplies to keep carts organized and clean.
- Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Managed maintenance activities, including supervising staff and inspecting equipment.
Warehouse Worker
Paddywax LLC
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
- Transferred heavy materials from ground level to elevated storage locations to facilitate timely retrieval of items.
- Scanned container labels with RF scanners to verify contents and determine target destinations.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Noticed damaged products and removed from received shipments to be processed for refund or replacement.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Skills
- Sanitation and safety standards
- Customer communication
- Work area maintenance
- Food stocking and presentation
- Bilingual proficiency
- Food preparation
- Machine and equipment safety
- Safe food handling
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Breakfast Line Cook
The Joseph
07.2022 - 08.2025
Cashier and Cook
Taqueria El Grullense
01.2020 - 04.2020
Housekeeping Supervisor
HHS Exceptional Hospitality
09.2019 - 11.2019
Deli Clerk
Walmart
06.2019 - 08.2020
Warehouse Worker
Paddywax LLC
08.2016 - 06.2017