Unique mix of a mechanical engineering background applied with knowledge of food science, safety and regulations.
Experience from building a companies kitchen as the first kitchen manager including and not limited to selecting better ingredients, formulating better food processes, generating starter SOP's/ SSOP's, and crafting the menu and design.
Kaizen minded
Overview
2
2
Years of Managing Experience
7
7
Years of Restaurant Experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
MOTZAS PIZZA PUB
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2020 - 03.2022
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and cleaning procedures
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations applying knowledge learned from food science degree through personally made SOPs, SSOP's and CGMP's.
Wrote out morning prep list and made sure everything was made properly
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
Worked any line as needed while coordination kitchen and front of house
Line Worker and Cashier
Pluckers Wing Bar
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2019 - 05.2020
Worked all three lines in kitchen including wings, appetizers, and grill.
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes in the morning.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Worked front of house answering call in orders, ringing them into the system, and bagging orders.
Pizza Chef and Grill Cook
Mellow Mushroom
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2019 - 11.2019
Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
Prepared dough from scratch and added toppings, cheese and sauce for unique pies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2023
Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Team Leadership
Data Analysis
Quality Assurance
Communication
Cooking
Adaptability
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
MOTZAS PIZZA PUB
03.2020 - 03.2022
Line Worker and Cashier
Pluckers Wing Bar
11.2019 - 05.2020
Pizza Chef and Grill Cook
Mellow Mushroom
06.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology