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Aaron Mendez

Mankato,MN

Summary

Talented kitchen leader offer over 20 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

El Mazatlan Authentic Mexican Restaurant
03.2021 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.

Maintenance Assistant

Lloyd Company, The
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Enhanced team productivity with thorough training on new maintenance protocols and tools.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in various maintenance roles, optimizing team efficiency during peak workloads.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction in facility areas by ensuring high standards of maintenance and cleanliness were met.
  • Contributed to a reduction in accidents through diligent adherence to safety protocols during maintenance activities.

Restaurant Waiter

Fiesta Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
05.2008 - 06.2018
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting

South Central College
Mankato, MN
05-2026

Dispensary Operations Certificate - Dispensary Operations

Cleveland School of Cannabis
Columbus, OH
12-2020

High School Diploma -

Hilliard Bradley High School
Hilliard, OH
05-2012

Skills

  • Safety audits
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Food and beverage management
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

El Mazatlan Authentic Mexican Restaurant
03.2021 - Current

Maintenance Assistant

Lloyd Company, The
08.2019 - 05.2020

Restaurant Waiter

Fiesta Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
05.2008 - 06.2018

Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting

South Central College

Dispensary Operations Certificate - Dispensary Operations

Cleveland School of Cannabis

High School Diploma -

Hilliard Bradley High School
Aaron Mendez