Silas Willis
Merced,CA
Summary
Offering excellent communication skills and knack for problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Brings adaptable mindset and strong organizational skills to quickly learn industry-specific procedures and best practices. Ready to use and develop leadership skills in any role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Aramark
03.2025 - Current
- Work with Officers in taking food orders and delivering in a timely manner.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations, maintaining a consistently clean and safe kitchen environment for staff and customers alike.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Oversaw training of more than Ten team members.
Food Service Supervisor
Trinity Service Group
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on efficient service techniques and customer engagement strategies.
- Implemented inventory management practices to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen performance.
Sr. Quality Assurance / Incoming Materials Specialist
Foster Farms Turkey Div.
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
- Streamlined material sourcing processes, reducing lead times and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of material usage, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality control protocols.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements in material handling for multiple processing plants.
Quality Control Technician
Joseph Gallo Farms
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted inspections on product quality and safety standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Implemented corrective actions that improved product consistency and reduced defect rates across batches.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection results, facilitating traceability and accountability in processes.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Quality Assurance Technician
Jain Farm Fresh Foods
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Achieved quality assurance operational objectives by preparing and implementing production, productivity and customer-service standards.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in the manufacturing process.
- Inspected finished products for overall quality and adherence to customer specifications. IE: Starbucks, Dominoes, Cargill orders.
Education
High school equivalent -
Skills
- Packaging Quality Inspection
- Quality Control
- GMP Standards
- Internal Audits
- Process Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Metal Detection
- Product Sample Testing
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Production Data Analysis
- Temperature Checks
- Food preparation
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Aramark
03.2025 - Current
Food Service Supervisor
Trinity Service Group
06.2024 - 03.2025
Sr. Quality Assurance / Incoming Materials Specialist
Foster Farms Turkey Div.
11.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Control Technician
Joseph Gallo Farms
05.2023 - 10.2023
Quality Assurance Technician
Jain Farm Fresh Foods
08.2022 - 04.2023