Brandon Castaneda
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Results-driven Kitchen Lead with expertise in food safety compliance, inventory management, and team training. Proven skills in enhancing operational efficiency, allergen awareness, and sanitation standards. Experienced in staff training and coordination in fast-paced environments, ensuring consistent guest service and adherence to health codes. Committed to maintaining high standards and fostering team collaboration for seamless kitchen operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
The Pocket Sandwich Theater
Carrollton, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Trained new staff on procedures and standards to enhance team performance.
- Prepared food items and set up workstations to ensure efficient service.
- Supported daily store operations.
- Recognized as go-to support for POS system fixes, menu allergen knowledge, and dependable service.
- Conducted inventory checks for food and drinks to maintain stock levels.
Bar Back
The American Legion Post 597
Carrollton, Texas
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Monitored beverage inventory to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Supported kitchen operations in fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring timely service.
- Prepared and organized food items for efficient daily service.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Early College High School
Farmers Branch, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
University of North Texas
Denton, TX10-2026
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Recipe development
- Food preparation
- Food quality assessment
- Menu development
- Dietary planning
- Allergen management
- Waste reduction
- Cooking techniques
- Cutting techniques
- Food storage
- Safety regulations
- Health code compliance
- Health compliance
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Inventory analysis
- Inventory tracking
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Team training
- Staff training
- Staff supervision
- Staff coaching
- Team building
- Team collaboration
- Team management
- Kitchen management
- Culinary management
- Operational troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Shift scheduling
- Kitchen organization
- Equipment servicing
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Cleanliness and hygiene
- Cleaning techniques
- Facility upkeep
- Guest relations
- Transaction handling
- Troubleshooting
- Marketing support
- Instructional design
- Mathematics instruction
- Marketing support
- Team management
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handlers
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
The Pocket Sandwich Theater
11.2022 - Current
Bar Back
The American Legion Post 597
08.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
Early College High School
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
University of North Texas