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Gerardo Velarde

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Ambitious Employee with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

General Laborer

Instawork
01.2022 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Performed quality checks on products and materials to identify any defects.
  • Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
  • Read work orders to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
  • Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
  • Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
  • Provided maintenance for construction equipment.

Maintenance Assistamt

Jacob Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Back of House Team Member

Test Kitchens
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep kitchen clean and organized.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff, working hard to stay ahead of demand and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas, and countertops.
  • Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.

Back of House Team Member

Waypoint Public
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep kitchen clean and organized.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff, working hard to stay ahead of demand and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas, and countertops.
  • Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.

Skills

  • Food Portioning and Packaging
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Meat and Poultry Slicing
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Portion Out Servings
  • Goal Establishment
  • Food Plating and Assembly
  • Dishwasher Operation
  • Meat Preparation
  • Surface Work
  • Inventory Receiving
  • Preparing Surfaces
  • Preservation Methods
  • Restaurant Operation

Accomplishments

-Fire Watch , Ilustra Pro Occupational Training

-OSHA Certification, Ilustra Pro Occupational Training

-Respiratory Fit Test, Akeso Health

-Food Handlers Card, 360 Training


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Laborer

Instawork
01.2022 - Current

Maintenance Assistamt

Jacob Healthcare Center
01.2022 - 07.2022

Back of House Team Member

Test Kitchens
01.2019 - 12.2021

Back of House Team Member

Waypoint Public
02.2015 - 12.2018
Gerardo Velarde