Felix A. Castillo
Seffner
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in various jobs and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter
Performance Food Group
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
- Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
Banquet Cook
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Cook breakfast and lunch meals for patrons
- Check temperature logs daily
- Made all meals from scratch
- Prepped ingredients
- Operated grill
- Basic kitchen serving duties
- Maintained health and sanitation standards
- Diligently washed and sanitized all equipment and surfaces
- Check stock rotation and labeling
- Breaking down primals to steaks
Tire Technician
McCarthy Tire
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Repairing or replacing tires on a semi-truck, box truck and other commercial related vehicles.
- Performing work inside the shop; interacting with customers; working with tire changing equipment.
- Obtained commercial tire TIA certifications and AG tire certification; use of forklift.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair jobs effectively and efficiently.
- Inspected vehicle brakes, shocks and suspension systems, making repair recommendations to restore condition.
- Minimized downtime with proactive identification of potential issues during routine inspections.
- Prioritized safety through proper disposal of hazardous materials and adherence to company protocols.
General Foreman
Brown Packing
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Direct supervisors with respect to production volume, quality, cost and meeting production.
- Train and develop supervisors to provide management depth and team work to attain objectives.
- Responsible for the safety and motivation of all supervisors.
- Supervise, direct, lead and coach supervisors as the need arises.
- Responsible for administering follow-up training for all supervisors on the production floor.
- Directly responsible for ensuring supervisors follow discipline procedures with all hourly employees on their line or immediate area.
Inside Tire Technician
Goodyear
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Changed commercial tires, balanced wheels, cleaned shop, assisted with other duties as needed.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of tires and related components.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Expanded technical knowledge by staying current on industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and increase productivity.
- Evaluated tire tread depth and air pressure to verify proper tire inflation.
- Tested tires for wear, balance and overall condition.
- Used shop machinery to balance tires and align vehicles for optimal performance.
- Inflated tires to recommended pressure levels for tire and vehicle size.
- Boosted productivity, performing tire repairs and replacements in a fast-paced environment.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
Tire Technician and Safety and Emissions Inspector
Shelby Inspections
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Inspect cars, service cars for oil changes, install and/or rotate tires.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
- Boosted productivity, performing tire repairs and replacements in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality control, adhering strictly to company guidelines for tire installation procedures.
- Verified vehicle safety by testing batteries, performing oil changes and inspecting fluid levels.
Cook
Culinaire
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Cook breakfast and lunch meals for patrons
- Check stock rotation and labeling
- Check temperature logs daily
- Meals pre-made and from scratch
- Prepped ingredients
- Operated grill
- Basic kitchen serving duties
Lead Cook
Luby's Culinary Services
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Cooked all meal from scratch
- Made sure other cooks followed proper dietary restrictions
- Cook breakfast and lunch meals for patients
- Check stock rotation and labeling
- Check temperature logs daily
- Noliage in preparation of most diets for patient care.
Chef de Tournant
Compass Group at Walnut Hill Medical Center
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Grill cook at the bistro
- Cook at bedside bistro preparing menu orders directly for patients
- Fabricate foods for next day preparation
- Cook on call for various duties
Line Cook / Grill Cook / Prep Cook
Multiple Disney Beach Club restaurants
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Cooked meals to order from menu at different Disney Beach Club restaurants
- Fabricate foods for next day preparation
Prep Cook
Remington Medical Resorts
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Fabricate foods for next day preparation
- Cooked weekend meals for patients; breakfast, lunch and dinner following dietary restrictions
Ironworker
Potter Concrete
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Laying down and tying re-bar, lifting and carrying mesh, wearing PPE and following safety guidelines.
Tire Technician
OK Tire
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Repaired, rotated and installed tires, serviced cars for oil changes
Tire Technician
OK Tire
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Repaired, rotated and installed tires, serviced cars for oil changes
Armboner
National Beef Packing co
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Meat cutter.
Arm Boner
National Beef
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Cut rib section of beef, worked with knives
Construction / Handyman
Sunrise Staffing
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Various employments in construction, handyman repairs
Service Truck Driver
Kansasland
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Roadside assistance to anyone in area
Service Truck Driver
Kansasland
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Roadside assistance to anyone in area
Meat Cutter
Tyson Foods Incorporated
06.2005 - 10.2006
Education
High School -
Wichita County High School
Leoti, Kansas05.1996
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
- Meat preparation
- Meat inspection
- Temperature monitoring
- Knife sharpening
- Meat identification
- Retail cuts
- Precision cutting
- Band saw
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Performance Food Group
07.2023 - 04.2025
Banquet Cook
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
05.2021 - 07.2023
Tire Technician
McCarthy Tire
11.2020 - 04.2021
General Foreman
Brown Packing
08.2019 - 11.2020
Inside Tire Technician
Goodyear
03.2018 - 08.2018
Tire Technician and Safety and Emissions Inspector
Shelby Inspections
05.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
Culinaire
01.2016 - 02.2017
Lead Cook
Luby's Culinary Services
09.2015 - 01.2016
Chef de Tournant
Compass Group at Walnut Hill Medical Center
09.2014 - 06.2015
Line Cook / Grill Cook / Prep Cook
Multiple Disney Beach Club restaurants
07.2014 - 09.2014
Prep Cook
Remington Medical Resorts
04.2014 - 06.2014
Ironworker
Potter Concrete
03.2013 - 08.2013
Tire Technician
OK Tire
05.2012 - 03.2013
Tire Technician
OK Tire
05.2012 - 03.2013
Armboner
National Beef Packing co
08.2011 - 10.2012
Arm Boner
National Beef
08.2011 - 05.2012
Construction / Handyman
Sunrise Staffing
05.2010 - 08.2011
Service Truck Driver
Kansasland
04.2008 - 05.2010
Service Truck Driver
Kansasland
04.2008 - 05.2010
Meat Cutter
Tyson Foods Incorporated
06.2005 - 10.2006
High School -
Wichita County High School
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