John Tamez
Kennedale,Texas
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chillis, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through meticulous kitchen organization and adherence to food safety standards. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining high sanitation levels, ensuring a seamless dining experience. Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality food service.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chillis
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Implemented food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
Tire and Lube Technician
Tires and Wheels
01.1984 - 12.2022
- Performed tire mounting and balancing using specialized equipment to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Conducted routine oil changes and fluid checks, maintaining optimal vehicle function for customers.
- Diagnosed and resolved common tire-related issues, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking tire stock levels and reordering supplies as needed.
- Trained new technicians on best practices for tire installation and maintenance procedures.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining tire service processes, reducing turnaround times for customers.
- Led team meetings to share knowledge and address safety protocols related to lube services and equipment handling.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold high standards of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire and lube services.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the work area to promote a safe environment for both employees and customers.
- Balanced tires accurately to enhance vehicle stability and ensure smooth driving experiences for customers.
- Ensured safety of customers'' vehicles by conducting thorough inspections of tires, brakes, and suspension components.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
Education
High School Diploma - Basics
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX05.1992
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Surface cleaning
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food handler certification
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Food spoilage prevention
- Ingredient selection
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food presentation talent
- Fine dining
- Extensive catering background
- Pastry making
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Chillis
08.2025 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Tires and Wheels
01.1984 - 12.2022
High School Diploma - Basics
San Benito High School