Maria Alanis
Moreno Valley
Summary
Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
McDonald’s
San Diego
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and sanitizing surfaces.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Verified quality of ingredients received from vendors before using them in meals preparation.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Kept track of inventory levels in the kitchen pantry ensuring timely restocking when needed.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling sharp objects such as knives and graters.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Colegio Hispanoamericano
México City06-2007
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Recipe modification
- Culinary techniques
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Workplace sanitation
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
McDonald’s
10.2022 - 06.2024
MBA - Business Administration
Colegio Hispanoamericano