Hugo Vazquez
Chicago,United States
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success and food safety standards. Friendly, organized and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity. Well-versed in implementing and maintaining food safety standards across various facilities. Possess strong knowledge of HACCP principles, FDA regulations,and ensuring overall compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated ovens, warmers, and steamers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure the timely delivery of meals to students.
- Performed administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies, and entering meal counts.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Interacted with students regarding new menu items and reimbursable meals.
Porter
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured that all areas were kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against invoices or other documents.
- Stocked shelves and rotated inventory to ensure freshness of products.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency and promote a neat appearance.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Food Processing Manager
MADINA TRADERS INC
Burr Ridge, IL
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Maintained accurate records of all processed meat transactions and documents.
- Managed team members responsible for performing various processing tasks.
- Performed regular inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
- Reviewed documents such as HACCP plans, SOPs, and SSOPs to ensure accuracy prior to distribution.
- Inspected all incoming shipments of meat for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided training on food safety topics such as HACCP principles, GMPs, PPE, and food allergens.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated generating monthly profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Driver
Madina Traders INC
Burr Ridge, IL
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Managed time efficiently when making multiple stops along designated routes.
- Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Adhered to food safety regulations when handling perishable products.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
Shift Manager
Domino's Pizza
Summit, IL
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Enforced safety standards throughout the store including proper use of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted daily shift meetings to review sales goals, safety issues, promotions, and other topics.
- Maintained inventory levels by monitoring stockroom orders and restocking shelves as needed.
- Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.
- Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash handling techniques.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richards Career Academy
Chicago, IL06-2007
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Time management and collaboration
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- HACCP compliance
- Operations management
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Soccer Coach
- Basketball Coach
- Volleyball Coach
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- Sanitation License
Timeline
Cook
Chicago Public Schools CPS
05.2023 - Current
Porter
Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2022 - 05.2023
Food Processing Manager
MADINA TRADERS INC
01.2022 - 11.2022
Driver
Madina Traders INC
05.2018 - 01.2022
Shift Manager
Domino's Pizza
08.2013 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Richards Career Academy
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