Ruben Ramirez
Highland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Rodeo Cafe, excelling in inventory management and staff supervision. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity and ensure food safety compliance. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, resulting in a cohesive work environment and high-quality food production standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kichen Manager
Rodeo Cafe
2022 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Supervised staff, providing training on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Coordinated inventory management, minimizing waste through effective ordering processes.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, enhancing productivity during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with vendors to maintain quality supply chains for ingredients and materials.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to promote team communication and resolve operational challenges.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- 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.
Line Cook
Brandon Diner
2018 - 2022
- Prepared diverse menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, ensuring adherence to health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Cook Shift Leader
Corky Restaurant
2014 - 2018
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
Line Cook
Eureka Burger
2009 - 2014
Education
High School Diploma -
Cetis 74
Ensenada Baja California Mexico2000
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Food safety compliance
- ServSafe certification
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Kichen Manager
Rodeo Cafe
2022 - Current
Line Cook
Brandon Diner
2018 - 2022
Cook Shift Leader
Corky Restaurant
2014 - 2018
Line Cook
Eureka Burger
2009 - 2014
High School Diploma -
Cetis 74