Fabian Ruvalcaba
Bridgeport,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Taco Bell and Panda Express, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective problem resolution and food handling expertise. Bilingual and dependable, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently optimizing operations and fostering a positive team culture.
Bringing positive attitude and strong teamwork skills to kitchen environment. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices combined with ability to follow recipes and prepare ingredients. Dedicated to creating delicious meals and contributing to high-quality dining experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Panda Express
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality meals following established recipes and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and proper equipment usage.
- Ensured consistency in food presentation and taste, enhancing overall guest satisfaction experience.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Taco Bell Shift Manager
Taco Bell
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised team operations to ensure efficient service delivery during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored new staff on company policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement among team members.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored food safety practices to ensure compliance with health regulations and company guidelines.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust staffing or inventory accordingly for increased efficiency.
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Executed daily merchandise replenishment tasks, optimizing shelf space for improved product visibility.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service standards and resolve inquiries efficiently.
- Implemented store layout changes based on seasonal trends to increase foot traffic and sales opportunities.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures and best practices for maintaining store standards.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Decatur Highschool
Decatur, TX05-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Bilingual
- Spanish
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Panda Express
05.2025 - Current
Taco Bell Shift Manager
Taco Bell
04.2024 - 07.2025
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
03.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts -
Weatherford College
High School Diploma -
Decatur Highschool