Jose Martinez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices. Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Effective at meeting food service operational and financial objectives. Knowledgeable about budget administration, inventory management and cost-reduction strategies. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Food Service Director
The Geo Group
03.2001 - Current
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling [Number] meals each day.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
Transport Detention Officer
LCS Corrections
03.2000 - 02.2001
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of [Number] inmates.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TXHigh School Diploma -
Falfurrias High School
Falfurrias, TX06.1998
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Staff Supervision
- Project Restructuring
- Employee Development
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Menu Development
- Portion Control
- Food Safety Control
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Cost Efficiency
- Operational Procedures
- Tcole Certified
- Serve Safe mangers Certification
- Allergens Cert
- Proctor Certified
Certification
- Certified Food Service Manager, The Geo Group - 2001-2023
- Tcole Certified Jailer
- Cultural Diversity Cert
- Serve Safe Allergens Cert
- Serve Safe Proctor Cert
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Food Service Director
The Geo Group
03.2001 - Current
Transport Detention Officer
LCS Corrections
03.2000 - 02.2001
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
High School Diploma -
Falfurrias High School
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