Jahaziel Mancilla
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Red Robin, excelling in time management and attention to detail. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and maintaining high food safety standards. Highly motivated team player dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous preparation and organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Red Robin
Gurnee, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen stations to ensure food safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during peak hours.
Team Lead
Nielsen Company
Waukegan, IL
07.2017 - 06.2025
- Streamlined workflows by integrating advanced analytics tools, resulting in improved reporting accuracy.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Mentored junior team members, facilitating skill development and knowledge transfer.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve process efficiency and team productivity.
- Coordinated training sessions to boost team capabilities and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to align team goals with organizational objectives.
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on client satisfaction, enhancing service quality across projects.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School
North Chicago, ILSkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
Certification
I have an OSHA 30 certification.
Timeline
Line Cook
Red Robin
07.2025 - Current
Team Lead
Nielsen Company
07.2017 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
North Chicago Community High School