Juan Garcia Contreras
San Marcos
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Team Leader skilled in food safety compliance, inventory management, and team coordination. Successfully implemented strategies that improved kitchen operations and boosted team performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Team Leader
Urban Plates
Carlsbad
03.2017 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen personnel to maintain efficient daily workflows.
- Trained new team members on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Coordinated meal preparation to meet customer demand efficiently.
- Implemented food safety standards and procedures for compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas consistently.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development with culinary team.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to identify areas of improvement.
- Supervised cleaning activities throughout the day to ensure health codes were being followed correctly.
- Identified areas of improvement in the kitchen operations process and developed strategies to address them effectively.
- Performed weekly inspections of all storage areas to ensure adequate supplies were available for upcoming shifts.
- Managed the ordering process for all food items needed in the restaurant's kitchens.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Metallurgy Technician
Cecyt No.2
Mexico City.Skills
- Food safety management
- Inventory control
- Team leadership
- Meal planning
- Recipe creation
- Customer support
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Team supervision
- Recipe development
- Customer service
- Meal coordination
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Supply chain management
- Staff training
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation standards
- Health inspections
- Food preparation management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Purchasing
Timeline
Kitchen Team Leader
Urban Plates
03.2017 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Metallurgy Technician
Cecyt No.2