Oscar Piza

Kitchen Manager

Louisiana Bistreaux

03.2019 - Current

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.
Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
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.
Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.