Aaron Palacios
Hillsboro
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager with a strong background in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation and quality control. Successfully trained staff on food safety protocols and implemented inventory management practices that reduced waste and ensured consistent supply availability. Developed and enforced kitchen policies to comply with health regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment. Proven ability to maintain high standards of food presentation and customer satisfaction through effective supervision and performance monitoring.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1998
1998
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen manager
Bradys pub
Key West
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Prep and salad station manager
Boondocks Grille And Draft House
Ramrod key
05.2014 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily operations of the prep and salad station, ensuring timely food preparation and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined ingredient inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring consistent availability of fresh produce and supplies.
- Monitored quality control standards in food preparation, leading to consistently high food presentation and taste quality.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating customer feedback to refine offerings and enhance overall dining experience.
- Conducted regular equipment checks and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with health regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, coached and disciplined staff members.
- Monitored staff operations to comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, contracts and government regulations.
- Developed and implemented station policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed successful team-building initiatives to motivate team members.
- Ensured that all equipment was maintained according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Procured equipment to enable station to streamline operations.
Prep and pizza line supervisor
Pizza House East Lansing
East Lansing
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Supervised daily pizza preparation, ensuring quality and consistency in food production standards and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food safety procedures and operational workflows, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Implemented efficient inventory management practices, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient utilization in the kitchen.
- Monitored production flow for quality assurance purposes.
- Managed employees for maximum productivity, efficiency and job safety.
Education
Ged
Lansing, MISkills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Menu planning
- Team leadership
- Sanitation practices
- Scheduling
- Vendor relations
- Compliance standards
- Food handling
- Performance monitoring
- Production supervision
- Customer satisfaction
- Waste reduction
- Recipe standardization
- Portion control
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Shift scheduling
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Safe food handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen manager
Bradys pub
06.2025 - 09.2025
Prep and salad station manager
Boondocks Grille And Draft House
05.2014 - 06.2025
Prep and pizza line supervisor
Pizza House East Lansing
10.2009 - 04.2014
Ged