Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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David Mendoza

Addison

Summary

Skilled Kitchen Shift Leader with extensive knowledge of FOH and BOH operations. Expertise in team supervision, food safety, and customer service. Trained staff effectively while maintaining high kitchen standards, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Shift Leader

Caseys General Stores Inc
Villa Park
10.2023 - Current
  • Led kitchen staff to enhance operational efficiency and foster teamwork.
  • Oversaw inventory management to ensure food availability and minimize waste.
  • Trained new employees on food safety and kitchen procedures.
  • Coordinated daily meal preparation schedules to streamline workflow.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the kitchen.
  • Verified menu items, portioned, and presented according to established procedures.
  • Ensured quality food production by monitoring cooking processes and verifying finished product specifications.

Lead Driver Cook Dishwasher

Giordanos pizza
Addison
07.2015 - Current

Assisted co-workers. Checked the quantity and quality of received products. Loaded dishwashers and hand-washed items such as pots, pans, knives. Performed dishwasher duties. Portioned and wrapped foodStocked and rotated products, stocked supplies, and paper goods in a timely basis.

Assistant

Caritas Felices Child Care
Addison
12.2014 - Current

Cooked for the kids. Transport kids to and from school.will do paperwork for the daycare

Loader and Unloader

Markpol Distributors
Wood Dale
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Operated loading and unloading equipment to ensure timely transport of goods.
  • Inspected shipments for accuracy and quality before processing.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in loading areas consistently.
  • Utilized hand trucks and forklifts for safe movement of heavy items, reducing risk of injury.
  • Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to support team in meeting tight work demands.
  • Unloaded products from incoming transports.

Produce And Deli Associate

Walmart
Addison
07.2014 - 12.2015

host busser carry out cook prep cook diswasher expo

TGI friday's
Addison
05.2002 - 12.2010

Education

High School Diploma - General

Morton East High School
2002

Skills



  • Food handling knowledge
  • Knowledge of basic food preparation
  • Basic knife skills
  • Preparation of various food items
  • High level of cleanly kitchen maintenance
  • Cash handling
  • Staff scheduling knowledge
  • Interviewing and training ability
  • Works well under pressure
  • Ability to handle fast-paced environment
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Able to regularly lift/move up to 25-50 lbs
  • High level of clean kitchen maintenance
  • Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service
  • Excellent guest service skills
  • Ability to handle/resolve problems
  • Team-oriented
  • Consistently complies with polices and procedures
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Consistently complies with policies and procedures
  • Highly responsible and reliable

Timeline

Kitchen Shift Leader

Caseys General Stores Inc
10.2023 - Current

Loader and Unloader

Markpol Distributors
03.2020 - 02.2023

Lead Driver Cook Dishwasher

Giordanos pizza
07.2015 - Current

Assistant

Caritas Felices Child Care
12.2014 - Current

Produce And Deli Associate

Walmart
07.2014 - 12.2015

host busser carry out cook prep cook diswasher expo

TGI friday's
05.2002 - 12.2010

High School Diploma - General

Morton East High School
David Mendoza