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Michael Orozco

Lewisville

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

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Lead

Chick-fil-A
Flower Mound
03.2022 - Current
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Trained new team members on cooking techniques and safety protocols through Pathway
  • Inventory management (Signal) to maintain right stock levels.
  • Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
  • Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
  • Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt delivery of meals.
  • Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
  • Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
  • Organized kitchen staff shifts and coordinated daily tasks for efficient workflow.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment.

Manager

Super Mex Restaurants
Long Beach
02.2012 - 11.2019
  • Implemented employee scheduling to optimize labor efficiency during peak hours.
  • Developed and enforced health and safety protocols for staff compliance.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance overall dining experience.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Education

Cypress High School
Cypress, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Quality control
  • Staff supervision
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training development
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Allergy awareness
  • Sanitation standards
  • Ordering supplies
  • Leadership development
  • Spanish fluency
  • Workflow planning
  • Portion control
  • New employee recruitment
  • Order accuracy

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certification

Affiliations

  • Playing Sports
  • Spending time with family
  • Going to movies
  • Disney Trips
  • Attending Sporting events
  • Swimming

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

Chick-fil-A
03.2022 - Current

Manager

Super Mex Restaurants
02.2012 - 11.2019

Cypress High School

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