Todd Meadows
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader and Culinary Specialist with a proven track record at HEB Grocery Store, enhancing kitchen efficiency and fostering team growth. Expert in kitchen organization and customer service, I excel in creating high-quality customer experiences and maintaining stringent sanitation standards. Skilled in coaching and mentoring, I drive excellence and innovation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
HEB Grocery Store
10.2014 - Current
- Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
- Mentored partners, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote consistency and quality.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Created friendly and fun atmosphere for customers to feel to ask about cooking ideas and providing recipes and guidance to improve their meals.
- Promoted, marketed, and sold products to customers to enhance the recipes.
Ad Valorem Tax Consultant
Self Employed Services
11.1988 - 07.2014
- Facilitated smooth communication between energy/industry clients and taxing authorities during inquiries or disputes, achieving favorable outcomes.
- Streamlined tax preparation process for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Evaluated client financial records to identify opportunities for reducing taxable valuations.
- Maintained positive relationships with both existing and prospective clientele through excellent customer service and responsiveness.
- Conducted thorough research to stay current on ever-changing tax laws, ensuring compliance for clients.
- Kept abreast of new legislation affecting taxation policies, providing proactive advice to clients accordingly.
- Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry or procedures.
- Analyzed detailed information from various sources to prepare accurate reports supporting well-informed decisionmaking.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, and state levels.
- Developed spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information.
- Consulted with clients, attorneys and engineers to coach them concerning Ad Valorem Tax matters.
Education
Drama
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest Interaction
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking methods
- Estimating and ordering inventory
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Preparing food
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Sanitation Procedures
- Equipment Inspections
- Allergen awareness
- Employee Scheduling
- Waste Reduction
- Recipe creation
- Budget Management
- Budget Development
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Delegating Work
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
HEB Grocery Store
10.2014 - Current
Ad Valorem Tax Consultant
Self Employed Services
11.1988 - 07.2014
Drama
Angelo State University