Darren Garcia
Blum,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
TJ's Fulfillment
Blum, Texas
01.2013 - Current
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
Construction Foreman
Jack of All Trades Handyman
Monett, MO
04.2005 - 12.2012
- Monitored the use of resources including personnel, materials, machines, tools and vehicles during project execution.
- Controlled inventory levels by tracking usage rates against established goals and objectives.
- Developed work plans, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
- Ensured that subcontractors adhered to contractual agreements, quality control standards and safety regulations.
- Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as required ensuring that sufficient quantities were available when needed.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blessed Hope Academy
Purdy, MO06-2004
Skills
- Recruitment
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Product Rotation
- Workflow Planning
- Purchasing
- Staff leadership and direction
- Safety and compliance
- Bid estimation
- Permit processing
- Customer Relations
- Building codes and regulations
- Site Inspection
- Job site management
- Construction Vehicles Operation
- Construction management
Affiliations
- Beekeeping
- Engine upgrades
- Fishing
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
TJ's Fulfillment
01.2013 - Current
Construction Foreman
Jack of All Trades Handyman
04.2005 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Blessed Hope Academy