MARIA WELSH
Kitchen/Hospitality/Home Décor Specialist
PROFILE
Maria is a dedicated and experienced
hospitality professional with over 30
years of experience in delivering
exceptional guest services and
managing operations in high-paced
environments. With a strong
background in restaurant
management, event planning,
customer service, food and beverage.
Maria has a proven track record of
enhancing customer satisfaction,
optimizing operational efficiency, and
driving customer engagement.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
*************@*****.***
HOBBIES
Gardening
Pet care
Caregiving for the elderly & disabled
Floral arrangements
Home Decor
EDUCATION
Rosell Park High School
Rosell Park, NJ, Diploma
Schooled in food and beverage services throughout a 30+ yr career WORK EXPERIENCE
Caregiver & housekeeper
2021–Current
Various – Car wash & Garden Center, Food & Grocery 2021–2024
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
1999–2021
Food/supplies purchasing and maintaining inventory of food and equipment
Managed a food ministry that served over 100 meals a day Served as in-house caterer preparing meals for all special events Served as the face and cook of the church's food community ministry Maintained compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving
Developed extensive contacts in the food service industry that resulted in thousands of pounds of donated foods from iconic Atlanta companies Various - FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
1978–1999
Kitchen preparation and line cooking
Bar tending
SKILLS
Dedication, passion, and hard work in the delivery of food services Food presentation including dining room set-ups and floral arrangements Face of hospitality for the organization particularly in client interaction Able to cook delicious food for individuals with specific dietary needs Operating according to health and safety regulations at all times