JUAN MENCHACA IV
Porterville
Summary
Professional food service worker with strong experience in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at preparing and cooking variety of menu items while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. Known for strong teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in fast-paced settings. Skilled in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety protocols.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head Chef
Tokyo Bowl
Porterville, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Led team in preparing high-quality dishes consistent with Tokyo Bowl standards.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, improving overall team performance.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
- Streamlined kitchen operations to increase efficiency during peak hours.
- Managed staff scheduling during peak seasons, ensuring adequate coverage and limiting overtime expenses while maintaining a high level of service.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by resolving conflicts among team members effectively and professionally.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary techniques and best practices, fostering an environment of professional growth.
- Maintained safe working conditions by enforcing adherence to health department regulations and training staff on proper sanitation procedures.
- Reduced wait times for customers by optimizing cooking processes for maximum efficiency without sacrificing food quality or taste.
- Managed daily kitchen operations in Head Chef''s absence, ensuring smooth service during peak hours.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Cook, Cashier
Taco Bell
Porterville, CA
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize food preparation workflows during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff on food handling procedures and equipment operation.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Cook
Lil Caesars
Porterville, CA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing prep time while maintaining high standards of quality and taste.
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Out N About flooring
Porterville, CA
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Kept work environments orderly and safe to protect all workers.
- Prepared surfaces for installation by removing old screws and bolts and thoroughly wiping for dust and debris.
- Applied adhesives to and carefully laid out materials in established layout.
- Stapled plywood or Masonite over floor to form smooth foundation.
- Removed dirt, debris and imperfections from the base surfaces to prevent anything showing through under the final covering.
GRILL COOK
Jack In The Box
Porterville, CA
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Sanitized cooking area throughout shift, including workstations, equipment, and utensils.
- Backed up different stations, including operating dishwashing machine in absence of dishwasher.
- Produced large volume of food by applying excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage fast-paced orders.
- Kept the kitchen clean and neat to minimize the risk of cross-contamination for food-borne illnesses.
- Prepared wide range of short-order items to keep customers happy using fryers, grills and other kitchen equipment.
- Monitored the kitchen's supplies and keep work areas well-stocked to minimize delays.
ASSEMBLY LINE WORKER
Tulare Frozen Foods (Packing House)
Lindsay, CA
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Followed good manufacturing practices and sanitation requirements.
- Kept work areas clean by removing debris, sweeping up dust and organizing supplies.
CASH REGISTER OPERATOR, COOK, AND ASSISTANT MANAGER
Wendy's Restaurant
Porterville, CA
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Operated POS cash register, handling an average of 150 transactions on average daily.
- Solved complaints by customers and issued credits for returned merchandise.
- Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures.
- Bagged and packaged customer orders and purchases.
- Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the start of each shift and balanced drawer at the end of each shift.
- Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change.
- Recognized for providing efficient service with high degree of accuracy.
- Trained new line cooks by mentoring on menus, portion control, and safety requirements.
- Backed up different stations, including operating dishwashing machine in absence of dishwasher.
- Sanitized cooking area throughout shift, including workstations, equipment, and utensils.
- Stored food off floor and at correct temperatures according to health and safety regulations.
- Produced large volume of food by applying excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage fast-paced orders.
- Kept the kitchen clean and neat to minimize the risk of cross-contamination for food-borne illnesses.
LANDSCAPE LABORER
Nelms Landscaping
Porterville, CA
04.2005 - 07.2005
- Prepared planting beds, installed flowers and bulbs, and applied fertilizer to promote growth.
- Cared for property walkways, parking lots, and outdoor spaces.
- Pruned trees and trimmed shrubs to maintain attractive appearance and promote growth.
- Safely used equipment such as mowers, tractors and leaf blowers to carry out quality landscaping work.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Monache High School
Porterville, CA06-2006
Skills
- Cooking methods
- Sanitation protocols
- Food presentation
- Food safety
- Team management
- Grilling
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Customer satisfaction
- Active listening
Timeline
Assistant Head Chef
Tokyo Bowl
11.2021 - Current
Cook, Cashier
Taco Bell
03.2021 - 10.2021
Cook
Lil Caesars
02.2021 - 04.2021
CARPENTER APPRENTICE
Out N About flooring
11.2020 - 01.2021
GRILL COOK
Jack In The Box
04.2010 - 09.2010
ASSEMBLY LINE WORKER
Tulare Frozen Foods (Packing House)
07.2008 - 09.2008
CASH REGISTER OPERATOR, COOK, AND ASSISTANT MANAGER
Wendy's Restaurant
08.2006 - 04.2008
LANDSCAPE LABORER
Nelms Landscaping
04.2005 - 07.2005
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Monache High School