Elier Payan
Fontana,California
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer Manager, Sales
TLB Food Factory
05.2019 - Current
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Documented purchasing information in Quick Books to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Production Manager
TLB Food Factory
04.2018 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
Kitchen Manager
Tacos La Bufadora
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Line Cook
Tacos La Bufadora
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2015
Skills
- Store Merchandising
- Operational Efficiency
- Improvement Plans
- Supplier Research
- Purchase Orders
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Vendor Relationships
Certification
Serve Safe
HACCP
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Buyer Manager, Sales - TLB Food Factory
05.2019 - Current
Production Manager - TLB Food Factory
04.2018 - Current
Kitchen Manager - Tacos La Bufadora
01.2017 - 04.2018
Line Cook - Tacos La Bufadora
05.2016 - 01.2017
Fontana Adult School - High School Diploma,