Lisa McDaniel
Tucson
Summary
Driven and experienced individual with experience in management, kitchen preparation, and customer service seeking an opportunity to elevate career and expand skills on the way to success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Black Berar Diner
Tucson, AZ
07.2025 - Current
- Developed efficient prep schedules, optimizing workflow and reducing preparation time.
- Implemented inventory management practices, minimizing waste and improving cost control.
- Responsible for executing kitchen tasks, including washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients according to standardized diner recipes.
- Washing and slicing vegetables, butchering or portioning meats, and preparing basic recipes like sauces and salads.
- Stock food stations to ensure service runs smoothly, especially during busy breakfast rushes.
- Ensuring proper temperature control, product rotation, and labeling per corporate food safety standards.
- Cleaning and maintaining prep tables, grills, fryers, and dish
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Tucson, AZ
04.2019 - 04.2025
- Ensure food quality by cooking, prepping food orders, and following kitchen procedures.
- Monitor food waste, inventory levels, and resolve food quality issues.
- Led team in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring satisfaction.
- Ensure the FOH and BOH itself and all crew members meet the necessary guidelines.
- Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO).
- Knowledge and experience of cash handling policies and procedures.
- Resolving food quality issues.
- Managing daily and weekly cleaning of the line, dining room, restrooms, and patio.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration among staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School
8495 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 8571005-2016
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Proactive
- Problem Solver
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptable
- Dependable and reliable
- Highly motivated
Timeline
Head Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Black Berar Diner
07.2025 - Current
Service Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
04.2019 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Eastpointe High School