Manuel Valdez
New Boston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and reliable kitchen professional with a positive attitude, honed at Chic-Fil-A. Proven expertise in kitchen cleaning and maintenance, ensuring a safe and organized workspace. Recognized for exceptional customer service and effective team collaboration, consistently enhancing productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Chic-Fil-A
Marshall, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Adapted to different kitchen stations as needed, showcasing versatility and broad skill set.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing food storage and rotation practices.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak dining hours.
Team Member
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store
Greenwood Louisiana
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Gained recognition for delivering excellent customer service through active listening, empathetic communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
- Boosted team morale and productivity with recognition programs and constructive feedback.
- Reduced wait times for customers by implementing more efficient checkout process.
Ranch Hand
People In My Neighborhood
La Laja Guerrero (Mexico)
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Moved livestock by herding animals to different ranch locations to avoid pasture damage.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Cared for about Number animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and assisting with birthing.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in all ranch facilities, ensuring healthy environment for livestock and staff.
- Streamlined feeding processes, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition tailored to their needs.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
Education
Lineman Certification - Line Work
Texas State Technical College Marshall Tx
Marshall TxSkills
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food preparation
- I can adapt to new environments
- Dishwashing
- Equipment cleaning
- Punctual and reliable
- Dishwashing expertise
Liscence (CDL)
I have recently passed my CDL test.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Chic-Fil-A
09.2024 - 05.2025
Team Member
Loves Travel Stop & Country Store
06.2024 - 08.2024
Ranch Hand
People In My Neighborhood
08.2016 - 07.2019
Lineman Certification - Line Work
Texas State Technical College Marshall Tx