Romario Hayden

Executed high-volume pizza production in a fast-paced environment, ensuring product quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.

• Managed high-volume pizza production, accurately preparing and assembling 50+ pizzas per hour while maintaining speed and order accuracy during peak times.
• Ensured strict adherence to all food safety and portion control standards, including ServSafe certification, consistently delivering high-quality and compliant products.
• Operated and troubleshot various kitchen equipment (grills, fryers, timer systems) to optimize cooking processes and minimize downtime.
• Implemented efficient stocking and rotation strategies for ingredients, reducing spoilage by 10% and ensuring product freshness.
• Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and communication skills in a high-pressure environment, ensuring smooth workflow and positive team collaboration.

Sand blasting and Entry level blueprint reading Basic knowledge of metal fabrication techniques. Ability to operate fabricating machines

Supported high-volume kitchen operations at McDonald's, focusing on food preparation, grill station management, and staff training.

• Efficiently prepared and portioned ingredients including vegetables, sauces, and proteins, directly supporting high-volume meal production for hundreds of daily customers.
• Operated and maintained high-volume fry and flat-top grill stations, ensuring rapid order fulfillment and consistent food quality during peak service periods.
• Implemented and adhered to strict kitchen cleanliness and equipment sanitation protocols, consistently passing health inspections and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Provided hands-on training to new back-of-house staff on station procedures, contributing to a 15% reduction in onboarding time and improved team productivity.

Managed high-volume meal preparation and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

• Streamlined kitchen workflow through effective team communication, significantly improving meal delivery times during peak dinner rushes.
• Managed comprehensive inventory and restocking processes, reducing waste and ensuring continuous availability of fresh ingredients.
• Executed precise preparation and plating of up to 100+ meals per shift, consistently exceeding company quality and presentation standards.
• Maintained a consistently clean and organized workstation, enhancing operational safety and efficiency across all shifts.
• Supported daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring seamless transition and optimal readiness for subsequent kitchen operations.