Alex Jay Menchaca
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about Food and Nutrition practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding Food and Nutrition targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chef position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
09.2017 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
Team Leader
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Team Lead
Saltgrass Steakhouse
San Antonio, TX
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
- Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Planned and delegated all facets of ingredient preparation.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables.
- Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
- Planned work on orders so items served together finished cooking at same time.
- Garnished finished meats with sauces and toppings for flavor or appearance.
- Adjusted recipes with different ingredients or preparation methods based on customers' requests.
Lead Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
San Antonio, TX
02.2009 - 07.2011
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Molded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic market.
Store Opener
Hooters Inc.
San Antonio, TX
08.2005 - 05.2011
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Assigned jobs to individual employees by considering factors such as previous training, current abilities and general knowledge.
- Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Developed growth strategies for network of 4 stores.
Education
Electrical Technician - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Kaplan Career Institute
San Antonio, TX07.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Assembly and Production
- Money Transfers
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Sanitation Regulations
- Employee Counseling
- Duty Assignments
- Inventory Assessments
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Shift Checklists
- Team Member Motivation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Bank Deposits
- Shift Coverage
- Control Production
- Professional Relationships
- Quality Standards
- Team Meetings
- Operation Monitoring
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Workplace Monitoring
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Disciplinary Action
- Production Planning
- Time Management
- Staffing Strategy
- Instructing
- Coordination
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50+ staff members.
- Achieved great success by completing obstacles during the beginning of covid dealing with supplies issues as well as our snow storm we endured in which we fed staff at the hospital as well as community for a whole week with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Team Leader
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
08.2015 - 09.2017
Team Lead
Saltgrass Steakhouse
03.2012 - 06.2015
Lead Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2009 - 07.2011
Store Opener
Hooters Inc.
08.2005 - 05.2011
Electrical Technician - Electrical Equipment Installation And Repair
Kaplan Career Institute
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