Alejandro Mendoza
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Pappadeaux
Dallas , TX
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
Cook
Pappadeaux
Grapevine, TX
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX06-2018
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TX06-2016
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Supply Ordering
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling
- High-volume dining
Affiliations
- gym
- video games
- cooking at home
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Manager Food Handlers
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Pappadeaux
07.2021 - Current
Cook
Pappadeaux
07.2018 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas
High School Diploma -
Lewisville High School