Maria Lila

• Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
• Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
• Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
• Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
• Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
• Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
• Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

• Streamlined communication between team members, leading to increased collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.
• Oversaw daily site operations, ensuring all tasks were completed according to plan.
• Increased client retention by maintaining open and effective communication throughout project phases.
• Negotiated with suppliers to secure materials at competitive prices, impacting bottom line positively.

Prepare and cook our lunch or dinner/supper meals, also depending on our customers’

special requests.

• Clean kitchen and work area before and after the shift

• Plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and

costs, and monitor and order supplies.

• Adhere to sanitation standards

• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

• Oversee kitchen operations and train newly-hired kitchen helpers.

• Provide fast and efficient response to customer requests

• Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and

salads.

• Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.

• Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional

needs and budgetary considerations.

• As a part time
• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
• Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
• Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
• Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
• Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Conducted daily pre-shift and weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.

Scheduled and directed

staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to

the satisfaction of all

involved parties. Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality

and service standards

were consistently met. Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service

techniques, and guest

interactions. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Consistently

maintained high

levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure

quality.Initiated

negotiations regarding vendor contracts and kept updated records of contracts.

• Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
• Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
• Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• 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.
• 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.
• Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.

• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.