Erica Espinoza
Fontana
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Manager with proven expertise in staff training, inventory management, and maintaining high food safety standards. Committed to driving team collaboration and operational efficiency to enhance overall service quality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated meal preparation, optimizing workflow to enhance service efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained staff on food handling procedures and equipment usage for improved safety compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen areas, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- 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.
Kitchen Assistant
Fontana Unified School District
Fontana, CA
09.2011 - 05.2025
- Prepared and organized food items according to nutritional guidelines and safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of kitchen supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, adhering to health regulations and protocols.
- Trained new kitchen assistants on safety practices and operational procedures effectively.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, ensuring compliance with district standards for student meals.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by strictly adhering to sanitation protocols when handling allergens.
- Supported meal preparation by chopping ingredients and assembling dishes efficiently.
- Subbed at various elementary sites for other kitchen managers.
Bartender/Cashier
Summit Cheering Athletics
San Bernardino, CA
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Mix and serve beverages, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Manage bar inventory, tracking supplies and ordering essentials as needed.
- Train new staff on beverage preparation techniques and customer service practices.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar area for smooth operations.
- Resolve customer complaints promptly, fostering positive dining experiences.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School
Ontario, CASkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Staff management
- Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
Serv Safe certified
RBS certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Fontana Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
Bartender/Cashier
Summit Cheering Athletics
09.2021 - 04.2024
Kitchen Assistant
Fontana Unified School District
09.2011 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Chaffey High School