Leobardo Aparicio-Luna
Oceanside
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in meat cutting and food safety, honed at Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. Demonstrated precision cutting and quality control, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Proven ability to adapt quickly and collaborate effectively, enhancing team productivity. Recognized for reducing waste by 15% through efficient inventory management and portion control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Oceanside, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment for efficient workflow.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment by following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during peak hours.
Crew Member
Uppercrust
Oceanside, CA
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in training new crew members on operational procedures and customer service expectations.
- Managed inventory levels by restocking supplies and minimizing waste during daily operations.
- Engaged with customers to take orders accurately and handle inquiries effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while maintaining quality and efficiency in food preparation processes.
Prep/grill
Chipotle
Oceanside, CA
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Prep/catering
Mendocino Farms
Carlsbad, CA
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Dishwasher
Tony Pepperoni
Oceanside, CA
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and organized dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment for efficient workflow.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment by following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes during peak hours.
Crew Member
Del Taco
Vista, CA
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to prepare food items according to safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours, improving service speed.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Camino High
Oceanside, CA07.2015
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Health code compliance
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
- Meat preparation
- Cutting speed
- Meat inspection
- Workplace safety
- Temperature monitoring
- Portion control
- Food safety regulations
- Cutting
- Precision cutting
- Meat wrapping
- Knife sharpening
- Meat cutting
- Hand-eye coordination
Certification
Food handlers
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Crew Member
Uppercrust
10.2022 - 12.2023
Prep/catering
Mendocino Farms
02.2019 - 05.2022
Prep/grill
Chipotle
08.2017 - 12.2022
Crew Member
Del Taco
02.2016 - 06.2016
Dishwasher
Tony Pepperoni
10.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
El Camino High