Ruben Gonzalez

Directed all aspects of school kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to meal service schedules and menu specifications.

• Enforced HACCP standards to maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Managed hiring, training, and supervision of campus nutrition workers, optimizing staff performance.
• Developed staff schedules and assigned duties to improve service efficiency.
• Oversaw food and supply inventory management, including weekly ordering and product rotation.
• Monitored kitchen budget to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Maintained comprehensive daily records such as temperature logs and production reports.

A BBQ Pitmaster is responsible for the end-to-end process of smoking and cooking meats, managing wood-fired pits or smokers, ensuring consistent flavor profiles, and adhering to food safety standards. They handle early morning prep, manage temperatures, cut, slice, and serve meat, requiring physical stamina, and expert knowledge of meat, heat, and smoke.

Pit Management: Building, maintaining, and controlling fire and smoke temperatures in smokers for hours to ensure perfectly cooked meat.

Meat Preparation: Selecting, trimming, seasoning, and rub application for various meats (brisket, pork, ribs, chicken).

• Monitored meat quality, ensured compliance with food safety regulations, and oversaw inventory management.
• Provided operational support by slicing meat, managing inventory, maintaining clean equipment, and assisting with catering and customer service.
• Coordinated work hours, including early mornings and weekends, to ensure adequate staffing in high-heat environments.
• Engaged audience and promoted brand through management of Facebook account.
• Key Responsibilities