Brandon Gallegos
Wassaic,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in food service and inspection, notably at Restaurant and CVE. Proven ability in maintaining food safety and kitchen organization while fostering teamwork. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Restaurant
2024.12 - Current
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, addressing their needs, and resolving any issues promptly.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Established a positive work environment by fostering effective communication and teamwork among colleagues, contributing to overall job satisfaction and productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting with other kitchen tasks such as prep work, dishwashing, or front-of-house duties as needed.
- Prioritized strict adherence to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean work area free from cross-contamination risks at all times.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
2023.12 - 2024.02
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Inspector
CVE
2014.04 - 2015.03
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Reduced the frequency of defects by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Coordinated with project managers to schedule inspections at critical phases, ensuring timely completion without delays.
- Achieved high levels of stakeholder satisfaction by providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations post-inspection.
Education
Mathematics
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
- Kitchen organization
- Equipment cleaning
- Order preparation
- Attention to detail
- Ingredient preparation
- Food processing
- Supply restocking
- Inventory management
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Restaurant
2024.12 - Current
Cashier
Dollar Tree
2023.12 - 2024.02
Inspector
CVE
2014.04 - 2015.03
Mathematics
Passaic County Community College