Michael Salazar
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chick Fil A, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in inventory management and kitchen operations, successfully reducing food waste while training new staff to maintain high standards of service and quality.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Chick Fil A Cypress, TX
Houston, Texas
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality menu items according to Chick Fil A standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Assisted in training new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce food waste.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling processes.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Food Runner
Romeros Las Brazas
Houston
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered food orders promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to support timely meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to enhance guest experience.
- Trained new staff on food delivery procedures and restaurant protocols.
- Communicated effectively with servers to coordinate order accuracy and timing.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
Education
Associate of Arts - Finance
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2028
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Hospitality service expertise
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Sanitation practices
- Staff coordination
- Performance improvement
- Food service operations
- New hire training
- Process improvements
Timeline
Chef
Chick Fil A Cypress, TX
01.2024 - Current
Food Runner
Romeros Las Brazas
12.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Finance
Lone Star College