Gabriel Tamez

• Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency without compromising quality.
• Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock control practices.
• Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely service during peak hours while maintaining quality standards.
• Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
• Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Lifted and carried heavy materials.

• Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
• Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
• Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
• Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
• Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
• Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
• Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
• Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.

• Restocked inventory and ingredient items as needed.
• Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions.
• Cleaned and organized kitchen areas.
• Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
• Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation.
• Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Trained new hires on kitchen operations and menu items, fostering team cohesion.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.

Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and taking out trash. Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing. Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels. Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items. Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses. Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate. Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage. Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service. Helped train and develop new talent. Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes. Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns. Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs. Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses. Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods. Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time. Received and stored food and supplies. Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas. Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry. Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences. Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers

• Increased workplace safety by promoting awareness and reporting potential hazards.
• Sanitized high-traffic areas and equipment with approved cleaning supplies.
• Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
• Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties. 
• Properly operated vacuums and other equipment. 
• Demonstrated commitment through impeccable attendance and quality performance.
• Adhered to company safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
• Performed basic machine set up.

• Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
• Stocked and cleaned grocery shelves, bulk bins and freezer and dairy cases.
• Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
• Swept, wrapped silverware and performed other tasks to help the dining room operate in an efficient manner.
• Provided friendly and attentive service.

• Completed or assigned cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping and window-cleaning.
• Increased workplace safety by promoting awareness and reporting potential hazards.
• Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties. 
• Monitored proper and safe waste disposal.
• Properly operated vacuums and other equipment. 
• Performed basic machine set up.