CARLOS HUMBERTO MARTINEZ SOLIS
BROWNSVILLE,TX
Summary
Professional Kitchen leader with proven ability to manage kitchen operations, develop innovative menus, and ensure high-quality food standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs and high-pressure environments. Expertise in food preparation, inventory management, and safety protocols, combined with passion for culinary excellence and creativity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
Southwest Key Programs
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: A national, nonprofit organization, Southwest Key is committed to keeping kids out of institutions and home with their families, in their communities
- Assisting with daily operations; inspects, preps, tests, and evaluates all food quality and appearance
- Assist with the development of menus and recipes according NSLP
- Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates to employees
- Evaluates procedures and policies to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Ordering, requisition, inventory of food items and supplies
- Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises salaried and hourly staff
- Participation with the development of evaluation goals, objectives, organizational plans, and special projects
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Adhered to strict dietary restrictions when creating customized meal options for guests with allergies or preferences.
- Assists in the performance of custodial duties as needed
- Assists with transporting lunches as needed
- Follows the corporate safety policy
- Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals
- Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
- Oversaw kitchen equipment maintenance schedule, ensuring all tools and appliances were in top working condition.
- Managed kitchen budget effectively, keeping costs.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
Food Service Manager
Comprehensive Health Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: CHS supports the health and well-being of civilian and military workforce partners
- Are one of the nation’s largest and most experienced providers of medical management services to international customers, the U.S
- Government, and commercial clients
- Assisting with daily operations; inspects, preps, tests, and evaluates all food quality and appearance
- Assist with the development of menus and recipes
- Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates to employees
- Evaluates procedures and policies to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Ordering, requisition, inventory of food items and supplies
- Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises salaried and hourly staff
- Supervise in sanitation and cleaning of the kitchen
- Participation with the development of evaluation goals, objectives, organizational plans, and special projects
- Assists in the performance of custodial duties as needed
- Assists with transporting lunches as needed
- Performs duties in a safe manner
- Follows the corporate safety policy
- Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals
- Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Head Cook
Comprehensive Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: CHS supports the health and well-being of civilian and military workforce partners
- Are one of the nation’s largest and most experienced providers of medical management services to international customers, the U.S
- Government, and commercial clients
- Assisting with daily operations; inspects, preps, tests, and evaluates all food quality and appearance
- Assist with development of menus and recipes
- Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates to employees
- Evaluates procedures and policies to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Assist with ordering, requisition, inventory of food items and supplies
- Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises staff
- Supervise in sanitation and cleaning of kitchen
- Participation with development of evaluation goals, objectives, organizational plans and special projects
Cook
Southwest Key Programs
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: A national, nonprofit organization, Southwest Key is committed to keeping kids out of institutions and home with their families, in their communities
- Prepare quality food for youth
- Assistance in menu preparation to ensure compliance with specified standards and recommendations by the American Dietetic Association, funding source, State licensing, National School Lunch Programs (NSLP) and Southwest Key guidelines
- Maintain a clean, safe and hazard-free dining room and kitchen facility at all times
- Ensure the kitchen is in compliance with health department standards
- Assist in maintaining inventory for food purchases and equipment including monitoring monthly waste control
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Enter menus in a timely manner into NSLP data base
FIELD OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
EMPRESAS BETOS S. DE RL DE CV
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Company dedicated to the sale of raw material to industrial canteens, hospitals, restaurants (Reynosa Tamaulipas)
- Inventories
- Merchandise entrances, departures
- Logistics of distribution
- Purchases of raw material
- Dealing with suppliers
- Personnel management
- Overseeing production
- Overseeing work areas clean
- Data entry
Education
Professional Gastronomy
Cualti Instituto Culinario
Reynosa, Tamaulipas01.2015
Industrial Engineering Industrial
Universidad Valle del Bravo
Tampico, Tamaulipas01.2001
Electronic Technician
C.B.T.i.s. #103
Cd. Madero, Tamaulipas01.1999
Middle School
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #10
H. Cardenas, Tabasco01.1996
Elementary School
Colegio Motolinia
Tampico, Tamaulipas01.1993
Skills
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- HONESTY
- WORK ETHIC
- ABILITY TO WORK IN HARMONY WITH CO-WORKERS
- PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
- TEAM LEADERSHIP
Certification
.
- 2025 CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), Los Fresnos Tx.
- 2024 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Los Fresnos Tx.
- 2022 Texas Food Service Manager Certification Examination, Harlingen Tx
- 2017 El líder de Hoy, JC Coaching, Reynosa Tamps.
- 2017 Nutrición Básica, Gastronómica Internacional, Ciudad de México.
- Dominio de Técnicas de Asado, Weber Grill Academy, Monterrey, Mexico.
Timeline
Head Cook
Southwest Key Programs
01.2021 - 03.2025
Food Service Manager
Comprehensive Health Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Head Cook
Comprehensive Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Cook
Southwest Key Programs
01.2018 - 01.2018
FIELD OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
EMPRESAS BETOS S. DE RL DE CV
01.2014 - 01.2018
Industrial Engineering Industrial
Universidad Valle del Bravo
Electronic Technician
C.B.T.i.s. #103
Middle School
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #10
Elementary School
Colegio Motolinia
Professional Gastronomy
Cualti Instituto Culinario
Similar Profiles
Lillian SaldanaLillian Saldana
Case Manager at Southwest Key ProgramsCase Manager at Southwest Key Programs
Esmeralda GuerraEsmeralda Guerra
Admin at Southwest Key Programs- Casa PadreAdmin at Southwest Key Programs- Casa Padre
Alejandro SepulvedaAlejandro Sepulveda
Direct Care Worker at Southwest Key ProgramsDirect Care Worker at Southwest Key Programs
ANNA RODRIGUEZANNA RODRIGUEZ
Youth Care Worker at SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS- CASA PADREYouth Care Worker at SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAMS- CASA PADRE
Jose RamirezJose Ramirez
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at Solara Specialty HospitalRespiratory Therapy Supervisor at Solara Specialty Hospital