Enrique Rendon
Brownsville
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in customer service and food safety. Skilled in problem-solving and inventory management, consistently delivering exceptional service and ensuring team efficiency. Results-driven individual with experience in the food service industry. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, successfully exceeding customer satisfaction through creative solutions and maintaining high standards in food safety and inventory management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Texas Acholic Beverage Commission
TABC
Brownsville
08.2025 - 08.2027
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
UTRGV Food Handler Training
URGV
Edinburg
02.2025 - 02.2027
- Prepared food items following health and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies.
- Ensured proper storage of perishable items to prevent spoilage.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize food preparation efficiency.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety compliance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service during meal service periods.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively for food preparation.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all sanitation protocols.
- Satisfied customers by quickly and accurately handling and preparing orders.
- Stocked supplies such as food items, beverages and paper goods.
- Swept floors in kitchen area at end of shift before closing up shop for the night.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes regarding proper storage of food products.
- Maintained organized, clean and sanitized work areas to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Followed health and safety standards for proper food handling techniques.
- Opened kitchen each shift by preparing ingredients, equipment and workstations to meet day's needs.
- Delivered food orders promptly to tables while ensuring accuracy of each item served.
- Packaged take-out orders with appropriate condiments and sides when necessary.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units on a regular basis.
- Organized storage areas to ensure that inventory was properly rotated according to expiration dates.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Cleaned and sanitized food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items in order to answer customer questions accurately.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness prior to use.
- Discarded any expired or spoiled food items according to established guidelines.
- Received orders from customers in person or over the phone and entered them into the POS system correctly.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes, and glasses for customer use.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Sorted food and supply deliveries and correctly stored each item in its proper location.
- Transported large quantities of prepared foods from one area of the kitchen to another safely.
- Prepared ingredients for use in menu items such as salads, entrees, soups and desserts.
- Replenished condiment containers on dining tables regularly throughout shift.
- Kept food at proper temperatures for consumer safety and documented numbers in logbook.
- Assisted dishwashers with unloading deliveries from vendors upon arrival at restaurant.
- Operated kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, grinders and blenders.
- Assisted cooks with meal prep tasks such as chopping vegetables or preparing sauces.
- Monitored product quality by tasting samples during preparation process.
- Inspected supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Packaged and stored food products appropriately for proper handling and preservation.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Stocked hot and cold cases and displays to offer wide variety of prepared foods to guests.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Used food production system to drive quality and shelf life compliance.
- Conducted routine checks to ensure food items were stored properly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Rio Grande Valley
1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Tx Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety standards
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Verbal communication
- Decision-making
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
FEMA/CERT Introduction TO Community Emergency Response Team
Timeline
Texas Acholic Beverage Commission
TABC
08.2025 - 08.2027
UTRGV Food Handler Training
URGV
02.2025 - 02.2027
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Rio Grande Valley