Marissa Cavazos
455 S 46th Ave
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Specialist with the Active Army, adept at enhancing dining facility management and guest interaction. Successfully streamlined inventory processes, reducing waste and boosting efficiency. Proven problem-solver and mentor, fostering skill development in junior staff while ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining high-quality standards in food production.
Resourceful United States Army, SGT with 7 years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2024 - Current
- Led administrative team in coordinating daily office operations and improving workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for administrative tasks, promoting skill development and team cohesion.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Monitored work performance to satisfy requirements.
- Developed and implemented new filing system, enhancing document retrieval speed and accuracy.
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Led training programs to enhance team performance and operational readiness.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering professional development and skill acquisition.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Collaborated with fellow NCOs to design, develop, and deliver effective training programs for diverse audiences.
- Contributed to overall unit readiness through diligent execution of individual soldier evaluations during both formal testing periods and everyday interactions.
- Led physical fitness sessions that improved overall troop conditioning levels while also reinforcing teamwork principles within the squad dynamic.
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared and cooked meals in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in menu planning to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently while adhering to operational protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels and assisted with ordering supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Supported successful catering events for military functions, preparing large quantities of food while maintaining high quality standards.
Administrator in Training
Army
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Managed delivery of fresh rations in field environments for over 100 personnel.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Consistently followed standardized recipes while also making necessary adjustments based on availability of ingredients or desired taste profiles.
- Assisted in the training of new culinary specialists, sharing expertise in cooking techniques and best practices.
- Supported successful catering events for military functions, preparing large quantities of food while maintaining high quality standards.
Basic Trainee
Army
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted in executing basic military operations and following protocol guidelines.
- Learned and applied safety procedures for equipment handling and usage.
- Participated in team exercises to enhance tactical skills and operational readiness.
- Supported logistical tasks, including inventory management and supply distribution.
- Collaborated with peers to maintain high standards of discipline and teamwork.
- Engaged in physical fitness programs to improve personal endurance and readiness level.
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZSkills
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Kitchen organization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 11 staff members.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2024 - Current
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2022 - 06.2024
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
07.2019 - 06.2022
Administrator in Training
Army
04.2019 - 06.2019
Basic Trainee
Army
01.2019 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Cibola High School