Open To Work
George Ochoa
McKinney
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Cafeteria Manager with expertise in inventory management, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a positive dining experience and maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
Aramark
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory procurement, minimizing waste while maintaining stock levels for seamless service.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Developed menus that aligned with dietary guidelines and customer preferences, enhancing satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory control, reducing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Evaluated vendor performance to maintain high standards in food quality and safety compliance.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster community engagement.
- Advised on allergy-conscious meal options, ensuring safe dining experiences for all students regardless of dietary restrictions or sensitivities.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary environment by establishing routines for cleaning duties and enforcing strict hygiene standards.
- Addressed any concerns or complaints from students, parents, or staff regarding cafeteria services promptly and professionally.
- Trained cafeteria staff in proper food handling techniques, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Produce Stock Clerk
Brookshire Grocery
Athens, TX
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained accurate inventory levels by organizing and restocking produce displays.
- Assisted in training new staff on inventory management and store procedures.
- Monitored product quality, ensuring freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
- Coordinated with suppliers to manage stock deliveries and optimize ordering processes.
- Streamlined restocking process by organizing backroom storage for quick access during peak hours.
- Ensured product freshness by consistently checking quality and removing any damaged items from the sales floor.
- Kept management informed of customer feedback, inventory discrepancies, or equipment issues to ensure swift resolution and continuous improvement.
Owner/Operator
OCHOAs Mexican Restaurant
Malakoff, TX
01.1989 - 09.2019
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Developed training programs for staff to improve service efficiency and teamwork.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Established vendor relationships to ensure quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
- Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
- Implemented sustainable practices, reducing environmental impact.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Trinadad High School
Trinidad, TX05-1979
Skills
- Food preparation
- Health and safety procedures
- Food handling
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Employee scheduling
- Staff scheduling
- Waste reduction
- Nutrition
- Menu planning
- Cafeteria equipment operations
- Menu pricing
- Food and supplies ordering
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Customer satisfaction
- Team leadership
- Money handling
- Cash handling
- Safe food handling
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
Managers food handler certfication
Safety awards
Best Area food award, Manager of the month awards, Safety awards
In My Restaurant we were fortunate to received Best Mexican food awards many tmes
In my school cafeteria job received manager of the month award several time.
No accidents with my team for the year several times
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cafeteria Manager
Aramark
08.2021 - Current
Produce Stock Clerk
Brookshire Grocery
02.2020 - 11.2020
Owner/Operator
OCHOAs Mexican Restaurant
01.1989 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Trinadad High School