DAVID JUAREZ-ALVAREZ
Oceanside
Summary
Dynamic Food Service Specialist with expertise from USMC Camp Pendleton, skilled in culinary presentation and effective communication. Achieved waste reduction through strategic inventory management and enhanced meal quality by applying nutritional knowledge. Proven ability to lead teams and solve problems flexibly, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.
Dependable Food Service Worker with solid background in foodservice and related positions. Works effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction.
Experienced Food Service Worker knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Specialist
USMC Camp Pendleton
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed menu planning, food and supply purchases and inventory coordination.
- Applied knowledge of macronutrients and micronutrients to prepare healthy meals.
- Prepared components for foods such as soups, entrees and side dishes.
- Kept surfaces, tools and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Maintained proper temperatures during storage, cooking and serving.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Learned other teammates work tasks to train as backup.
Education
High School Diploma -
GATES HIGHSCHOOL
Tacoma, WA06-2019
Skills
- Plating and presentation
- Plates presentation
- Culinary expertise
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Waste reduction
- Strategic Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Flexible Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six staff members.
Certification
- Certified food specialist, USMC - DEC 20TH 2021 TO JAN 25TH 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Service Specialist
USMC Camp Pendleton
12.2021 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
GATES HIGHSCHOOL
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