Yanira Contreras
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager with strengths in inventory control, food cost control, and sanitation compliance. Skilled in order management, and ServSafe-based food safety standards.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
El Patron Restaurant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
02.2018 - 10.2026
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to uphold quality standards and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed kitchen operations during daily service at El Patron Restaurant.
- Supported line cooks and prep staff to maintain smooth operations during El Patron kitchen shifts.
- Coordinated food preparation timing for efficient service in El Patron kitchen.
- Ordered ingredients and tracked inventory to ensure consistent availability of supplies at El Patron.
- Enforced sanitation standards and safe food handling in El Patron kitchen.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- ServSafe certification
- Inventory control
- Food cost control
- Order management
- Menu coordination
- Kitchen scheduling
- Health inspections
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- food handlers
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
El Patron Restaurant
02.2018 - 10.2026