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Felix Cabrera

Lawrence ,MA

Summary

Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Strega Prime
06.2023 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Assistant Manager

Market Basket
03.2016 - 09.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.

LINE COOK

Veggie Galaxy
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.

Sous Chef

PINTO BURRO
06.2009 - 06.2014
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
01.2004 - 03.2009
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Food Handling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Food Presentation
  • Customer Service
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Rotation
  • Line Management
  • Food Safety
  • Food Storage Procedures

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
ENGLISH
Professional Working

Timeline

Supervisor

Strega Prime
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Market Basket
03.2016 - 09.2021

LINE COOK

Veggie Galaxy
09.2014 - 01.2016

Sous Chef

PINTO BURRO
06.2009 - 06.2014

Line Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
01.2004 - 03.2009
Felix Cabrera