Andrew Quintero
Holland,MI
Summary
Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail. Passionate and hard working individual. Looking to apply my skills and knowledge to my profession and grow.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Creative Dining Services
Holland, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Ensures processes are simplified, costs are reduced, and production processes run efficiently, all while managing multiple student interns in the kitchen.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
Forklift Operator
Shoreline Container
Holland, MI
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Operate lift and pull orders for customers
- Arranging the orders appropriately for fulfillment
- Palletize and cross reference BOL and orders / customers
- Stage and load trailers.
General Manager
Coco's Cafe
Austin, TX
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Hired as general manager to run the business operations
- Overall position entailed supervising and working along 10 individuals (4 cooks 1 dish washer 2 pantry cooks 3 baristas) Checking the labor/sales to maximize profit
- The company has 2 locations and an off-site commissary kitchen/storage
- I would frequently make visits or pick up products as needed proactively prior to running out so we can keep guest satisfied and never run out
- Make company purchases and deliveries as necessary
- When catering would set up each event with the team to ensure not only customer satisfaction but the integrity and pride of the company and presentation
Manager
DFG Noodles
Austin, TX
07.2017 - 11.2020
- Update pars and labels top of the morning as prepping
- Ensure food safety and maintain consistency in quality
- Coordinate which orders and routes will be ran with each team of 2 ( 4 teams total) 2 food truck teams and 2 catering teams.Food trucks would operate for 3 hours at time and have 130+ customers that we had to have food hot and fresh for
- Catering would be multiple orders and setups for different locations
- Varying in sizes from 15- 200 at times for large scale corporate events
- Work with multiple clients and platforms to maximize the business
- Overlook the labor/sales and making decisions proactively.
Line Cook/Manager
Salt & Pepper
Holland, MI
03.2012 - 06.2017
- Started as a pantry cook, worked to a line cook in 3 months
- Pursued kitchen manager and after 2 years following completion of school, it was offered
- In the positions, I maintained food & health safety while prepping food
- Support the team and aid in any position
- Consistently delivering on expectations from customers as well as bosses
- Always looking for ways to improve flow, business, ticket times, etc
- Managed labor, food costs, some orders as well as set up par sheets
- Hired, recruited, coordinated meetings and events
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
Line Cook
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
Holland, MI
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills, sauté according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Continued to learn and train myself under Chef Tom Webb while maintaining my education and a stable workplace.
Team Leader
Reenders Blueberry Farms
West Olive, MI
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Lead a team of 6 in the warehouse and make sure that people stayed on task and got job done in a timely manner
- I also did Q&C and advertising for the company
- I worked in the store as well
- In the store I worked the cash register and worked with all the customers
- I also ran the store so from opening to counting down the drawers was my daily task
Education
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Baker College of Muskegon
09.2014
Associate's - Culinary Arts
Baker College of Muskegon
09.2014
Diploma - General
Zeeland West High School
01.2012
Skills
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Safety
- Profit & Loss
- Restaurant Management
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Sales
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Team Development
- Safety Management
- Quality Control
- Purchasing ability
- OSHA Compliance
- Continuous improvements
- Optimizing production output
- Dedication to product quality
- Recruiting
- Merchandising
- Human Resources
- Appliance Repair
- Equipment Repair
- Facilities Maintenance
- Culinary Experience
- Technical support (3 years)
Certification
- Food Handlers Managers Certificate, 09/01/24
- ServSafe Allergen 01/13/2027
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Production Manager
Creative Dining Services
09.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Shoreline Container
03.2022 - 08.2023
General Manager
Coco's Cafe
12.2020 - 02.2022
Manager
DFG Noodles
07.2017 - 11.2020
Line Cook/Manager
Salt & Pepper
03.2012 - 06.2017
Line Cook
Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
06.2011 - 06.2012
Team Leader
Reenders Blueberry Farms
03.2010 - 10.2012
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Baker College of Muskegon
Associate's - Culinary Arts
Baker College of Muskegon
Diploma - General
Zeeland West High School