SANDRA MPANZU
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven kitchen professional with a strong background in food safety and staff training. Skilled in problem-solving and inventory management, consistently ensuring high food quality while maintaining compliance with safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooker Operator
Nigaria Breeze Restaurant
San Diego
01.2024 - Current
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare diverse menu items, enhancing meal quality and consistency.
- Monitored food safety standards during cooking and storage processes.
- Adjusted recipes to accommodate customer dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure optimal stock levels, preventing shortages and supporting kitchen operations.
- Implemented best practices for food handling to minimize waste and maintain high food quality standards.
- Checked temperatures of cooked products, adjusting controls as needed.
- Cleaned work area while adhering to all safety protocols.
Storekeeper
Shopping Itaquera
Sampalo
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed inventory levels and ensured stock accuracy in a busy retail environment.
- Streamlined organization of storage areas to enhance accessibility of merchandise.
- Processed incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline stock replenishment processes.
- Operated warehouse equipment to transport goods efficiently within the store.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure accuracy of inventory records and resolve discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and location within the store.
- Trained new staff on inventory management procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated stock information on a daily basis in the system.
- Kept up-to-date records of receipts, records and withdrawals from stockroom.
- Monitored stock levels to identify shortages or overages in inventory items.
- Received delivery of incoming materials to reconcile purchase orders.
- Verified inventory computations' accuracy by comparing to physical counts of stock.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized systems.
- Determined quantities of stock needed to replenish departments' supplies.
- Organized shelves, racks, bins, cases, drawers and other areas within the storeroom.
- Reported any damaged or defective goods immediately upon receipt.
- Processed invoices promptly upon receipt of goods, ensuring accurate accounting and inventory updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Institute Muke
Angola07-2010
Skills
- Customer service support
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Food safety
- Menu planning capability
- Sanitation procedures
- Punctuality and reliability
- Stock management
- Stocking and inventorying
- Problem-solving
- Precision and attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Cooker Operator
Nigaria Breeze Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
Storekeeper
Shopping Itaquera
07.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Institute Muke