Mendoza Mendoza
FORT WORTH,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with expertise in food safety, inventory management, and staff training. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen workflow and fostering teamwork to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen
Dallas, Texas
2021.08 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations to uphold food quality and safety standards.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal supply levels to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during food preparation processes.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize kitchen workflow and ensure timely food service.
- Trained new employees in food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Conducted weekly inventories of food supplies to ensure stock availability. of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to improve service efficiency.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff by fostering open communication and collaboration.
cook
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
Grapevine, Texas
2018.06 - 2021.08
- Prepared fresh seafood dishes following Pappadeaux's signature recipes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely meal service during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and food safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations while handling and storing food items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food prep areas and cooking stations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for optimal food preparation.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX2018-06
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Purchasing
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe execution
- Staff training
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations
- Problem solving
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen
2021.08 - Current
cook
Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen
2018.06 - 2021.08
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Art Institute of Dallas