Aichel Santos
Phoenix
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive experience at Chipotle Mexican Grill, excelling in safe food handling and inventory management. Proven ability to train staff and enhance team collaboration, significantly reducing food waste. Adept at maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health standards, ensuring a high-quality dining experience for customers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Clerk
Cafe Zupas
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted kitchen team by organizing supplies and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
- Supported food preparation tasks, ensuring ingredient readiness for cooking processes.
- Learned proper food handling techniques to maintain safety and hygiene standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Making sure all dishes are cleaned.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Coordinated daily food preparation schedules to optimize workflow and service efficiency.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and cooking techniques for consistent quality.
- 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.
- Placed food orders on time every Tuesday and Thursday morning.
- Put away, label, and date all inventory packages every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Making sure all food adhered to EcoSure regulations
Line Cook
Blancos Mexican Cantina
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items to ensure quality and consistency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to adhere to health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
- Helping other departments, including dish pit, to streamline restaurant efficiency
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands during peak service times, ensuring timely meal delivery.
Broista
Dutch Bros
05.2023 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Execute drinks in a timely manner
- Top-notch communication skills regarding customers
- Memorizing recipes and lingo.
- Wash all dishes
- Spray down and clean patio
Janitorial Worker
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored supply inventory for essential janitorial tools and products.
- Responded promptly to unscheduled cleaning requests or emergencies.
- Contributed to a clean environment through consistent task execution.
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
- Sanitized break area kitchen counters, tables and sinks.
Janitorial Worker
Dave Downing and Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Executed daily cleaning tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.
- Operated cleaning equipment independently, ensuring workplace hygiene.
- Assisted team members in maintaining facility cleanliness standards.
- Implemented safe handling of cleaning chemicals and materials.
- Cleaning toilets and mirrors
- Wiping down desks, counters, and work tables
- Mopping floors and vacuuming carpets
- Trowing out and replacing all trash bins in the facility
- Replacing paper towel dispensers and rolls.
Education
Raymond S. Kellis High School
Glendale, AZSkills
- Cleaning protocols
- Safe food handling
- Customer interaction
- Knife skills
- Inventory handling
Accomplishments
Became Kitchen manager at 18.
Certification
ServeSafe certified.
Food Handlers certified.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Clerk
Cafe Zupas
02.2025 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Blancos Mexican Cantina
09.2024 - 01.2025
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2023 - 04.2025
Broista
Dutch Bros
05.2023 - 09.2023
Janitorial Worker
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
05.2021 - 09.2021
Janitorial Worker
Dave Downing and Associates
01.2021 - 05.2021
Raymond S. Kellis High School
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