Manuel Flores
Skipolini's
Pittsburg,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented professional with 15 years of experience in food service. Skilled in enforcing health regulations and optimizing food preparation processes, leading to increased customer satisfaction and reduced waste. Eager to leverage strong organizational skills to drive operational excellence.
Work History
Store Manager
10 Years 1 Month- Monitored sales performance and adjusted merchandising strategies to maximize revenue.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Trained and developed staff to maintain high service standards and operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Enforced health and safety regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the store operations.
- Collaborated with other managers to develop company-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall performance across all locations.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Deli Prepared Foods Team Member
3 Years 5 Months- Prepped and assembled a variety of fresh food items for display.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas.
- Assisted customers with product selections and dietary inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize food presentation and inventory management.
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules.
- Checked refrigerated and frozen cases and replenished low stock every day.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide accurate information and make personalized recommendations to customers.
- Prepared food items by following recipes and product directions.
- Provided support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Maintained high level of efficiency in fast-paced work environment.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Kitchen Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Skills
Food safety certification
Health compliance
Multitasking and organization Management
Food preparation
Recipes and menu planning
Ingredients measuring
Food trends awareness
Problem-solving
Certification
- Food Protection Manager August 2022-August 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Manager
Skipolini's
07.2016 - CurrentRead More
Deli Prepared Foods Team Member
Target
01.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Kitchen Manager
Skipolinis
11.2011 - 06.2016Read More