Jose M Manzaneda Alvares
Trenton ,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Cook Supervisor at Margory with a proven track record in culinary creativity and effective team mentoring. Expert in menu planning and food safety, I enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative dishes while optimizing kitchen operations. Committed to waste reduction and maintaining high sanitation standards, I fostered a culture of excellence in food preparation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Supervisor
Margory
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Trained and mentored culinary staff on safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Developed weekly menus in collaboration with management to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of quality ingredients for daily operations.
- Evaluated team performance, providing feedback to promote professional growth and efficiency.
- Managed food orders efficiently by coordinating with suppliers for timely deliveries while minimizing costs.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies within the kitchen team, enabling smoother meal preparation during peak hours.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
Delivery Driver
Leaf Health
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated delivery vehicle safely while adhering to traffic regulations and company policies.
- Loaded and unloaded packages with attention to weight distribution and safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delivery status and route updates.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, ensuring compliance with tracking procedures.
- Assisted in route planning to optimize efficiency and minimize delays.
- Adapted quickly to changing schedules and priority deliveries based on customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Reduced delivery times by optimizing route planning, demonstrating efficiency in daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nueva Segovia De Barquisimeto
Barquisimeto 06-2019
Skills
- Seafood preparation
- Stocks and soups
- Pasta making
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation protocols
- Culinary creativity
- Food safety regulations
- Cooking techniques
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Special diets
- Plating designs
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Mentoring and coaching
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Delivery Driver
Leaf Health
01.2023 - 01.2025
Cook Supervisor
Margory
01.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Nueva Segovia De Barquisimeto