Jose Muniz
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Dedicated Cook with over 20 years of experience in restaurant environments. Specializes in food preparation, ensuring well-stocked and organized kitchen areas to enhance efficiency. Strong communicator adept at translating customer requests and familiar with OSHA compliance standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cook
Sodexo Thermofisher
Carlsbad, California
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring proper food handling and safety practices.
- Implemented sanitation procedures, promoting a clean and safe cooking environment.
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies to maintain optimal kitchen operations.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service delivery.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Ensured all dishes were prepared correctly with attention to presentation quality.
Chef/Manager
Panda Express , San Marcos
San Marcos, California
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality dishes following Panda Express recipes and standards.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and safety compliance.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Trained new team members on food handling and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with management to optimize menu offerings and seasonal specials.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Engaged with customers to enhance dining experience and address feedback promptly.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Implemented food safety protocols to minimize risks in food handling processes.
- Maintained proper food storage practices for safety and efficiency.
- Ensured freshness and quality of ingredients before cooking.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain efficient kitchen workflow.
- Implemented cost control measures to optimize food production expenses.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
Production Manager
Sodexo USA
Camp Pendleton South, CA
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
- Documented batch records for the manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Organized staff work assignments to optimize workflow and meet operational needs., rotations and overtime.
Cook
SODEXO
Camp Pendleton , CA
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Implemented sanitation practices to eliminate food spoilage and contamination risks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes, ensuring consistent quality in dishes produced.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with kitchen team, enhancing overall workflow and efficiency.
Catering Coordinator Supervisor
Sodexo
San Marcos, CA
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Customized menus and managed food preparation for special events.
- Directed food delivery and presentation to maintain catering operations.
- Coordinated scheduling, logistics, and follow-ups with event staff to ensure seamless execution.
- Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
- Developed cost-effective strategies for event budgets to enhance profitability.
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Set and communicated clear goals to foster collaboration among team members.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Communicated with customers to discuss packing needs and any special items or circumstances.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to support meal production for [Number] people.
- Followed the "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for food safety. the kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom were kept clean at all times.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
Tax Specialist
H&r Block Inc.
Oceanside, CA
11.2014 - 04.2019
- Audited and prepared all federal and state tax forms for corporate, small business and individual clients.
- Compiled tax forms for clients, ensuring accuracy for timely submissions.
- Applied federal and state government regulations to prepare accurate and compliant tax returns for clients.
- Developed strategies to reduce client liabilities and maximize deductions for future tax periods.
- Produced US and state income, gift tax and estate tax returns for individuals.
- Helped individual clients, trusts, partnerships and corporations maintain compliance with tax and reporting laws.
- Gathered detailed information and necessary paperwork from clients to facilitate tax return completion.
- Evaluated clients, matching them with the best-suited tax professional for individual needs.
- Referred tax professionals according to client needs.
- Processed forms and payments for customers.
- Responded to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses or tax return amendments.
Chief Cook
Sodexo
Camp Pendleton South, CA
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Prepared large quantities of food during busy service hours, ensuring timely service and minimizing wait times. items during peak service hours to minimize wait time.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques, enhancing skills and streamlining workflow.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Followed recipes to maintain restaurant standards and satisfy customers.
- Followed the "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, addressing questions and providing guidance on food preparations.
Small Business Owner
Deibertos Mexican Food
Oceanside, CA
01.2001 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations of restaurant, supervising staff and facilitating onsite training and continuing education.
- Hired employees and coordinated training procedures to ensure effective daily operations.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Assessed, optimized and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals, and operations of the company.
- Monitored supplier operations to ensure quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
Education
Mira Costa College
Oceanside, CACrawford High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Food Preparation
- Dish preparation
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- High-volume production
- Food safety
- ServSafe certified
- Quality control knowledge
- Quality assurance
- Inventory control
- Inventory coordination
- Production oversight
- Workforce training
- Kronos scheduling
- Cutting techniques
- Catering knowledge
- Multitasking
- Team-oriented
- Customer service
- Customer service
Experience
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Timeline
Senior Cook
Sodexo Thermofisher
05.2025 - Current
Chef/Manager
Panda Express , San Marcos
07.2023 - 10.2024
Production Manager
Sodexo USA
02.2021 - 06.2023
Cook
SODEXO
03.2020 - 02.2021
Catering Coordinator Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2017 - 03.2020
Tax Specialist
H&r Block Inc.
11.2014 - 04.2019
Chief Cook
Sodexo
05.2014 - 08.2017
Small Business Owner
Deibertos Mexican Food
01.2001 - 05.2014
Mira Costa College
Crawford High School