Resourceful Cook Shift Leader known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in menu planning, inventory management, and kitchen safety protocols. Excel in leadership, communication, and time management, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and team coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Old Chicago Pizza
Thornton, CO
10.2022 - 09.2024
Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Conducted daily meetings with kitchen staff to review specials and daily menus.
Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry.
Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
Housekeeper
Housekeeping Services
Arvada, CO
02.2017 - 08.2020
Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Janitor
Clinica 33 SS
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
05.2015 - 12.2016
Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
Empty wastebaskets and trash containers.
Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-cleaning equipment.
Replenish bathroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
Clean windows, walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture in assigned areas.
Maintain janitorial supply inventory.
Operate floor cleaning machines to clean rugs, carpets and hard surface floors.
Mix water with detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests for repairs or replacements of fixtures or fittings.
Replace light bulbs when needed.
Move furniture, equipment, boxes or other items as requested by supervisors or clients.
Ensure that all spills are cleaned up immediately to prevent any accidents from occurring.
Janitorial Lead
Escuela Benito Juarez
Chihuahua, Chihuahua
07.2012 - 01.2015
Assigned and monitored tasks to janitorial staff, ensuring that all duties were completed in a timely manner.
Developed training materials for new janitorial staff and conducted orientation sessions on proper cleaning techniques.
Inspected work areas to ensure janitorial staff adhered to safety regulations and industry standards.
Scheduled daily assignments for janitorial staff to maximize efficiency of resources.
Ordered supplies as needed, including cleaning chemicals, paper products, mops, brooms.
Maintained records of inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
Provided guidance to janitorial staff on how to use specialized equipment such as floor scrubbers or carpet shampooers.
Coordinated with other departments regarding special event setup and cleanup needs.
Conducted regular meetings with janitorial staff to discuss performance issues or changes in policies and procedures.
Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding cleanliness of facilities or services provided by janitorial staff members.