Joseph Garcia
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Jerky Joe’s Smoke House LLC
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Staffing, scheduling, coaching & customer interactions
- Reviewing Profit & Loss, Invoicing/Billing.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Chef/Owner
Diamond G Catering
10.2012 - 09.2019
- Developing Menu, Recipes, Plating, Making sure recipes/plating was consistent, Inventory & Ordering
- Staffing, scheduling, coaching & customer interactions
- Reviewing Profit & Loss, POS System, Invoicing/Billing.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Chef/Owner
Miyagi Seafood & Sushi
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Developing Menu, Recipes, Plating, Making sure recipes/plating was consistent, Inventory & Ordering
- Staffing, scheduling, coaching & guest interactions
- Reviewing Profit & Loss, POS System.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef
Diamond G Catering
03.2004 - 10.2010
- Customer Relations
- Contributed to menu & execute dishes consistently.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cashier
Diamond G
04.1997 - 07.1999
- Guest Relations
- End of Day was making sure drawer matches receipts
- Clean, Restock, Organize & Inventory.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Associates in Culinary Arts -
STC
McAllen, TX08.2003
Skills
- Effective communication
- Inspiring team worker
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Time management
- Strong team player
- Organizational skills
- Customer service minded
- Fast Learner
- Planning skills
- Coaching skills
Professionaloverview
As a highly motivated and experienced professional, I am dedicated to achieving success. I have honed my skills in the food service industry. With 25 years of experience in the food service industry, I have had the opportunity to experience different departments, in different positions/levels and what it takes to run a restaurant. Being in the food service industry has its challenges from day to day operations but I am confident in my problem-solving skills and leadership abilities to succeed. I am serve safe certified with a degree in culinary arts. I am seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my experiences to drive growth and make a meaningful impact.
Timeline
Owner
Jerky Joe’s Smoke House LLC
01.2020 - 05.2024
Chef/Owner
Diamond G Catering
10.2012 - 09.2019
Chef/Owner
Miyagi Seafood & Sushi
02.2011 - 06.2012
Chef
Diamond G Catering
03.2004 - 10.2010
Cashier
Diamond G
04.1997 - 07.1999
Associates in Culinary Arts -
STC