Raquel Gamez Ochoa
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Adept Kitchen Lead with a proven track record at McDonald's, excelling in food safety and team leadership. Mastered kitchen staff coordination and hygiene practices, ensuring high standards of food preparation. Demonstrated excellence in staff coaching, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead
McDonald's
Brownsville, TX
10.2017 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Education
ICEST Campus Matamoros
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico06.2016
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Hygiene practices
- Menu development
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Organization
- Ordering Supplies
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Food Safety
- Product Rotation
- Staff Coaching
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Accomplishments
Multiple Employee of the Month award.
Certification
ServeSafe Food Handling Certification thru current employer.
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
McDonald's
10.2017 - Current
ICEST Campus Matamoros