Derek Medina

• Prepared ready-to-eat meals, sandwiches, salads, rotisserie, and side dishes.
• Operated a variety of kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Kept work area clean and organized at all times in compliance with health codes regulations.

Worked in various production aspects including, rolling, grinding, trimming, and packaging product for distribution. Learned technical and sanitary practices and procedures.

Maintained highest food quality standards regarding food inventory procedures, food storage and rotation.

Directed staff in order to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.

Prepare meals for patients, hospital guests and day care providers. Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment. Maintain sanitation and safety standards.

Developed menu items and recipes, created prep and cleaning assignments, trained crew members. Implemented sanitation standards. Scheduling, inventory, and ordering.

Participated in opening of new restaurant venture while working in kitchens full time at Matchbox affiliated facilities, Railside Golf Club in Byron Center and Ottawa Beach Inn in Holland.

Expertly prepared menu items and maintained product and cleanliness standards. Hired and trained staff. Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team. Responsible for ordering, scheduling, and inventory.