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Samantha Rocha

Portales,NM

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Stripes Convenience Store, excelling in food safety and staff training. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective inventory management and team leadership. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Overview

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Work History

Kitchen Manager

Stripes Convenience Store
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Portales High School
Portales, NM

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Staff training and development
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Waste reduction
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Ordering supplies
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Sanitation standards
  • Health code compliance
  • Food production management
  • Product rotation
  • Supply ordering
  • Inventory coordination
  • ServSafe certification
  • Sanitation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team leadership
  • Training and onboarding

Certification

SafeServ Certificate

Alcohol Serving License

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Stripes Convenience Store

High School Diploma -

Portales High School
Samantha Rocha