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Ivan Morales

California City,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee and committed job seeker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Kinkisharyo
Palmdale, CA
12.2015 - Current
  • Performed in process and final inspection and/or installation of electro mechanical
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
  • Generated reports summarizing inspection results, defect trends, and other statistical data.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements such as on Light Rail Vehicles. (LRV)
  • Participated 3 months of wire team and a year in a half of trucks.
  • Administered competency tests to determine engineers or operators are qualified to use equipment.

Lead Chef

Northrup Grumman/Aramark
Palmdale, CA
09.2012 - 10.2015
  • Followed food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of food orders.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.

Lead Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Palmdale, CA
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
  • Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
  • Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.

Kitchen Manager

Pizza Experience
Palmdale, CA
03.2008 - 09.2011
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.

Cook Shift Leader

Mimis Cafe
Victorville, CA
06.2005 - 03.2008
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
  • Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.

Kitchen Staff Member

Red Lobster Restaurant
Palmdale, CA
05.2000 - 04.2005
  • Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Operated various kitchen appliances such as mixers, slicers, ovens, grills .
  • Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
  • Assisted in the preparation of all menu items including salads, appetizers and entrees.
  • Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas throughout shift.
  • Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
  • Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Product Inspection
  • Compliance Enforcement
  • Issue Escalation
  • Quality Management
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Safety Procedures
  • Safety Protocols
  • Forms management
  • Reporting and analysis

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Kinkisharyo
12.2015 - Current

Lead Chef

Northrup Grumman/Aramark
09.2012 - 10.2015

Lead Cook

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10.2011 - 09.2012

Kitchen Manager

Pizza Experience
03.2008 - 09.2011

Cook Shift Leader

Mimis Cafe
06.2005 - 03.2008

Kitchen Staff Member

Red Lobster Restaurant
05.2000 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Palmdale High School

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