Yesenia Garcia
Brownsville
Summary
Dedicated Food and Nutrition Assistant with expertise in meal preparation, food safety compliance, and customer service. Committed to educating others about healthy eating and ensuring adherence to health regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Nutrition Assistant
BISD
Brownsville
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and student preferences.
- Assisted in inventory management of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas and storage units.
- Collaborated with staff to uphold health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining environment.
- Provided support during meal service, ensuring efficient distribution to students.
- Educated students on healthy eating habits through engaging interactive sessions.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safe serving conditions at all times.
- Participated in team meetings to enhance menu planning and identify operational improvements.
- Performed quality assurance checks on prepared foods to ensure compliance with standards.
- Ensured accurate portion control when serving meals to patients or customers.
- Maintained sanitary conditions in kitchen area by following established safety procedures.
- Monitored food inventory levels and ordered supplies.
- Adhered to state regulations governing food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety practices.
- Coordinated food production activities in kitchen areas to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Reviewed patient food allergies, calculated diet and restricted food choices from menu.
- Delivered speeches on diet, nutrition or health to promote healthy eating habits.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared a variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Brownsville
09.2013 - 11.2021
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in customer service and food preparation techniques.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations and delivered targeted feedback for skill enhancement.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain a positive dining experience.
- Implemented cost control measures to minimize waste and enhance overall profitability.
- Managed inventory by ordering supplies and tracking stock levels regularly.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
- Organized employee schedules to optimize staffing during peak hours.
- Created weekly work schedules to ensure adequate staffing for store operations.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX01-2014
High School Diploma -
Early College Gladys Porter High School
Brownsville, TX06-2012
Skills
- Nutritional assessment
- Meal planning
- Safety and compliance standards
- Stock management
- Client relations
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Assistant
BISD
11.2021 - Current
Store Manager
SUBWAY®Restaurants
09.2013 - 11.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Texas Southmost College
High School Diploma -
Early College Gladys Porter High School