Francisco Barron
Grand Rapids,MI
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
El Rodeo Mexican bar and grill
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Kitchen Manager
tacon madre gr
Grand Rapids , MI
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
Painter's Assistant
apex custom painting
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, filling and priming.
- Operated spray guns to apply coatings evenly on walls and ceilings.
- Prepared surfaces by stripping existing coatings, filling holes and sanding.
- Mixed solvents with paints according to specifications.
- Repaired holes in walls with spackling compound or plaster.
- Caulked gaps between baseboards or trim pieces prior to painting.
- Scraped old paint layers off wood surfaces using putty knives.
- Moved furniture, ladders, drop cloths and other equipment as needed.
Kitchen Manager
cabana 3 amigos
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Kirchen Manager
El Arriero Mexican Restaurant
Kentwood, MI
11.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Dairy Farmer
CrossRoads dairi LLC
Wayland, MI
07.2009 - 10.2014
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Feeding, milking and caring for cows, goats and other animals.
- Performed milking procedures and helped animals stay calm to promote maximum milk production.
- Operating tractors and other farming equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Drove, operated and maintained farm equipment and tools.
- Carrying out routine maintenance of dairy machinery such as milking machines and pasteurisers.
- Coordinating veterinary visits when required to administer medications or treatments to sick or injured animals.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prepa En Linea Sep
Online Skills
- Purchasing
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Employee monitoring
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Menu development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
El Rodeo Mexican bar and grill
07.2023 - 11.2024
Kitchen Manager
tacon madre gr
04.2022 - 06.2023
Painter's Assistant
apex custom painting
02.2021 - 04.2022
Kitchen Manager
cabana 3 amigos
03.2018 - 02.2021
Kirchen Manager
El Arriero Mexican Restaurant
11.2014 - 03.2018
Dairy Farmer
CrossRoads dairi LLC
07.2009 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Prepa En Linea Sep
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