Zitlaly Apreza
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced in food preparation and inventory management, demonstrating a strong commitment to kitchen safety and sanitation practices. Managed workflow processes to enhance efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address challenges effectively. Implemented quality control measures that reduced error rates, while training new employees on essential policies and job duties. Proven ability to maintain organization in storage areas, ensuring optimal use of space and resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Alhambra School District
Phoenix
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared daily meals for students, ensuring adherence to nutrition guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment, maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed for meal preparation.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking and service for safety compliance.
- Implemented portion control measures to reduce food waste during meal service.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Co Lead
Brooklyn Bedding
Phoenix
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw workflow processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination across teams.
- Provided timely coaching and mentoring to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
Prep Cook
Jack in the Box
Phoenix
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared ingredients following food safety and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in assembling menu items according to recipes and specifications.
- Organized storage areas for easy access to supplies and ingredients.
Quality Control Inspector
Brooklyn Bedding
Phoenix
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products for quality assurance.
- Identified defects and discrepancies in materials and workmanship.
- Utilized measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Documented inspection results and reported findings to management.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
- Maintained records of all nonconforming products and completed corrective actions as required.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
Education
GED -
Preparatoria #38
Olinala Guerrero, Mexico08-2015
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen safety
- Quality control
- Meal planning
- Sanitation practices
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Positive and professional
- Quality assurance and control
Certification
- Quality control
Timeline
Cook
Alhambra School District
10.2024 - Current
Co Lead
Brooklyn Bedding
01.2024 - 08.2024
Prep Cook
Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 05.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Brooklyn Bedding
10.2017 - 05.2020
GED -
Preparatoria #38