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Justis Torres

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Seasoned Kitchen Lead with background in managing teams and ensuring high-quality food preparation. Skilled in overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining health and safety standards, and training culinary staff. Exemplary leadership abilities have contributed to enhancing team productivity and improving operational efficiency in previous roles. Understand the importance of meeting customer expectations for quality, service, and value in a dining experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Lead

Boiler House at The Pearl
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
  • Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
  • Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
  • Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
  • Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
  • Ordered food ingredients from vendors based on budget constraints.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Cook Shift Leader

Pancake Joe's
San Antonio, TX
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.

Lead Cook

Native Grill & Wings
San Antonio, TX
11.2017 - 03.2019
  • Set up workstations with required items to improve operational efficiency.
  • Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
  • Performed routine checks to confirm efficient operation of refrigeration units.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.

Education

High School Diploma -

Karen Wagner
San Antonio, TX
06-2011

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Quality control
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Team training
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Sauce and dressing creation
  • Temperature monitoring

Certification

  • Food Handlers

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

Boiler House at The Pearl
08.2021 - 04.2025

Cook Shift Leader

Pancake Joe's
04.2019 - 07.2021

Lead Cook

Native Grill & Wings
11.2017 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Karen Wagner

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