Miguel Flores
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Driven culinary professional with extensive experience in high-volume kitchens, notably at La Palapa Mexican Restaurant. Excelled in enhancing kitchen operations and staff performance, achieving significant improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in cooking and food preparation, alongside a strong commitment to safety and sanitation standards. Proven leader in fostering teamwork and delivering quality service, ensuring a positive dining experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Red Zone Cafe
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Kitchen Manager
La Palapa Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other Workers
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
Cook Shift Leader
El Mitote Sports Lounge 2
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Construction
Murillo Painting
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Prepared new construction sites by digging, moving dirt or compacting space.
- Supported sustainability initiatives by implementing eco-friendly construction practices throughout projects.
- Delivered tailored solutions for unique construction challenges, ensuring effective waterproofing outcomes.
- Achieved accurate measurements by conducting thorough topographic, boundary, and construction surveys.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing regular inspections of construction materials and equipment.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Knife Skills
- Supply Restocking
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Quality Inspections
- Food inspection
- Product Rotations
- Inventory Control
- Multitasking and Organization
- OSHA
Timeline
Cook
Red Zone Cafe
04.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
La Palapa Mexican Restaurant
05.2023 - 04.2024
Cook Shift Leader
El Mitote Sports Lounge 2
01.2022 - 05.2022
Construction
Murillo Painting
03.2019 - 01.2021
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