Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Archie Romero

Portales,NM

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sodexo Food Service, excelling in grill mastery and kitchen management. Proven track record of enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative menu contributions and effective team motivation. Skilled in HACCP regulations and committed to maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualified Head Grill Cook with solid background in high-volume kitchen environments. Proven ability to manage grill stations efficiently while ensuring food quality and safety standards. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills in coordinating kitchen staff and maintaining organized workspace.

Experienced with managing high-volume grill stations in fast-paced settings. Uses culinary expertise to prepare and execute diverse grill items with consistency. Track record of leading kitchen teams to maintain high standards of food quality and safety.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Grill Cook, Team Leader, Safety Coordinator

Sodexo Food Service
11.2021 - 02.2025
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of orders during peak service hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for food preparation and handling.
  • Contributed ideas during menu planning sessions, bringing innovative grilled dish concepts that garnered positive reviews from guests.
  • Assisted in training new grill cooks, sharing knowledge of grilling techniques and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Always presented myself with great Hygiene, in Uniform, punctual timing.
  • Recorded data, filed paperwork, logging papers, HACCAP, Tagging and Identifying.
  • Speaks both English and Spanish.
  • Motivating, and encouraging team.
  • Maintenance, outside work, Concessions, Cater.
  • Worked weekends, late nights, holidys, overtime, split shifts.
  • Bus boy, wiped tables, cleaned floors, arrange chairs, washed dishes, polished silverware.
  • I can work a computer, read, write, fax.
  • Truck- lifted heavy boxes, used FIFO, cleaned and organized the Freezers. Completed and filed Temp Logs.
  • Decorated for the Holidays
  • Participate for Events and special occasions.

Sales Associate, Clerk, Stocker

Dollar Tree
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Manager

Burger King
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Education

No Degree -

Portales High School
Portales, NM

No Degree -

Broad Horizon's
Portales, NM

Skills

  • Sanitation procedures

  • Food safety compliance

  • Allergen awareness

  • Cooking techniques

  • Knife skills

  • Plating techniques

  • Kitchen management

  • Food presentation

  • Temperature control

  • Special diets

  • Ordering supplies

  • Meat preparation

  • Grill mastery

  • Cleaning and organization

  • Safe food handling

  • HACCP regulations

  • Menu item presentation

  • Food storage and rotation

  • Fryer operation

  • Food grilling

  • Safe storage procedures

  • Quality inspections

Accomplishments

  • Trained 7 new kitchen team members.
  • Awarded Employee of the Month for Sodexo.
  • Prepared varied menu items in a fast-paced environment.

Certification

Safe Serv License.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Grill Cook, Team Leader, Safety Coordinator

Sodexo Food Service
11.2021 - 02.2025

Sales Associate, Clerk, Stocker

Dollar Tree
01.2014 - 01.2016

Manager

Burger King
01.2005 - 01.2014

No Degree -

Portales High School

No Degree -

Broad Horizon's

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