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Antonio Herrera

Antonio Herrera

Flemington,NJ

Summary

Dynamic leader and skilled cook with a proven track record at TGI Fridays, enhancing customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency. Expert in kitchen organization and food safety, with a flair for fostering teamwork and improving food quality. Achieved significant waste reduction and mentored new staff, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and team leadership abilities.

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

TGI Fridays
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.

Assistant Manager

Slimchickens
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.

General Manager

Charburger
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.

Quality Control Inspector

Lentini Auto Salvage
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

Education

Cándido Reyes
México City
08.2004

Técnica 61
México
09.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Quality control
  • Food preparation
  • Food storage
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Stock management
  • Food safety

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

TGI Fridays

Assistant Manager

Slimchickens

General Manager

Charburger

Quality Control Inspector

Lentini Auto Salvage

Cándido Reyes

Técnica 61
Antonio Herrera