Alex Aguirre

I was hired more of a travel Chef but the Sonoma Raceway cafe was in need of help so I decided to help out and be more of a full time employee. I became a Supervisor about 6 months ago. I am responsible for the daily operations of the cafe. I am responsible for holding everyone accountable for recipe adherence. I am responsible for weekly specials, and food ordering twice per week. I am also responsible for housekeeping, QR Codes for BOH and also for FOH

I am also an Operations Manager at the Berkeley Food Pantry located at 1600 Sacramento st. As the operations manager I am responsible for managing 5 employees and about 150 volunteers. We distribute just shy of 4k individuals in the cities of Berkeley and Albany. Berkeleyfoodpantry.org

• Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinated cross-departmental communication to streamline workflows and maintain a great and professional relationship with all of our donors.
• Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced bottlenecks.
• Trained new volunteer members on standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Responsible for Inventory, Food cost, labor, Grants, contracts, reports and attending monthly meetings at the Alameda County Food bank.

• Developed and executed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
• Mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and improving kitchen efficiency.
• Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and optimizing inventory management.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Oversee execution of big catering events.