Bennie Pina
Riverside,RI
Summary
Business-oriented Associate Manager trained to handle various issues and remain level-headed. Offering over 35 years of expertise overseeing kitchen management for organizations in the food industry. An enthusiastic personality with skills in customer service and food preparation.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
TGI Fridays
Seekonk, MA
02.1994 - 01.2024
- Facilitated the development of staff by providing training, coaching, and feedback.
- Managed daily workflow of team members to meet organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure cost-efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with company regulations, laws, and safety standards.
- Oversaw inventory levels, making adjustments as needed based on sales trends.
- Prioritized and delegated tasks for efficient completion within team environment.
Line Cook
Old Country Buffet
Seekonk, MA
06.1988 - 02.1994
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
Platoon Leader
United States Army
06.1984 - 08.1987
- Developed and implemented training plans to ensure platoon readiness.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and supplies to ensure proper maintenance and utilization.
- Supervised the preparation of daily reports on operations progress and mission accomplishment.
- Directed the activities of subordinate leaders in order to complete assigned missions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Seekonk, MASkills
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- POS Systems
- Customer Service
- Fire Safety
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Associate Manager
TGI Fridays
02.1994 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Old Country Buffet
06.1988 - 02.1994
Platoon Leader
United States Army
06.1984 - 08.1987
High School Diploma -
Seekonk High School
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