Salvador Mora
Prineville
Summary
Talented kitchen manager at Canton Grill with a proven track record in enhancing restaurant performance and implementing food safety standards. Skilled in project management and customer service, I excel in problem-solving and effective communication, ensuring high-quality experiences in the kitchen and out while reducing waste and optimizing processes and a driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing a high level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Canton Grill
Portland, OR
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Ensured that customer service was exemplary in both positive and negative situations.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Project Scheduler
R and D Construction
Happy Valley, OR
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- I would assist my project manager with schedule planning, coordinate tasks and monitor the timelines of scheduled assignments.
- I would generate reports regularly and maintain accurate project documentation including schedules,recourse allocation, progress reports and any modifications or changes to the construction schedule.
Sales Associate
HD Supply
Arlington Heights, IL
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Construction Management
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX06-2012
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton
Berwyn, IL07-2005
Skills
- Excellent client and phone service skills
- Accurate data entry skills
- Great communication skills both in English and Spanish
- Excellent customer service problem solving skills
- Quality decision making skills
- Shift scheduling
- Marketing
- Goal setting
- Project management
- Employee onboarding
- Competitor research
- Business planning
Certification
- OLCC Worker Permit
- Food Handlers Card
- Food Managers Certification
- Drivers License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Canton Grill
12.2023 - 08.2025
Project Scheduler
R and D Construction
05.2019 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
HD Supply
09.2017 - 03.2019
Construction Management
St. Philip's College
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton