Juan Del Cid
Texas City,TX
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with over 10 years of experience in kitchen management and food safety. Expertise in implementing cost-control measures and enhancing customer service standards to drive business success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Comida
Lupe Tortilla Restaurants
Kemah, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Trained and mentored culinary staff on food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards in kitchen environment.
- Supervised daily kitchen activities, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive work culture.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize food inventory management.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Kitchen Manager
Island Famous Inc. No 1
Galveston, TX
06.2014 - 04.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff in food preparation techniques and customer service standards.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for supplies while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05-2021
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory management
- Staff coordination
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Cost control
- Culinary expertise
- Purchasing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef De Comida
Lupe Tortilla Restaurants
04.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Island Famous Inc. No 1
06.2014 - 04.2025
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Galveston College