Fidel Castro
Merced,CA
Summary
Dynamic Cook Manager with a proven track record at Freddies, excelling in kitchen management and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and effective waste reduction strategies. Skilled in food safety management and fostering teamwork, ensuring a high-quality dining experience while maintaining strict sanitation standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Freddies
Snelling, CA
08.2018 - 11.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed daily menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained new employees on cooking techniques and equipment operation.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels for kitchen operations.
- Upheld strict food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination or illness resulting from improper handling practices.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment for staff and customers.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow for increased productivity, assigning specific tasks based on individual strengths within the team.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and prevent stock shortages affecting menu availability.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed new culinary programs that increased customer satisfaction and operational excellence levels.
Cook Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Downey, CA
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented efficient food preparation processes to enhance service speed.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and proper equipment usage.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Streamlined workflow in kitchen operations, increasing productivity during peak hours.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of delicious meals prepared according to established recipes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing diner concerns promptly and professionally.
Asistant Cook Manager
El Pollo Loco
Bell Gardens, CA
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal menu items that enhanced customer satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens, CASkills
- Kitchen management
- Ingredient sourcing
- Sanitation standards
- Temperature control
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Health regulations
- Grilling techniques
- Menu development
- Sauce preparation
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Portion control
- Allergy awareness
- Cost control
- Menu pricing
- Food allergies
- Culinary techniques
- Cooking skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety
- Food safety regulations
- Team management
- Kitchen operations
- Culinary expertise
- Order control
- Food safety management
- Dish preparation
- Purchasing
- Recruitment and hiring
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Money handling
- Decision-making
- Cash handling
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
Certification
Manager Food handler certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Cook Manager
Freddies
08.2018 - 11.2025
Cook Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
06.2014 - 06.2018
Asistant Cook Manager
El Pollo Loco
04.2009 - 03.2013
GED -
Bell Gardens High School