Monty Torres
Manager/sous chef/cook
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Kingman, AZ 86409
Willing to relocate anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work experience
Restaurant Manager
Denny's - Kingman, AZ
September 2021 to February 2023
Was a cook for 4 months then promoted to restaurant manager,Relieve employees for breaks send home early if not busy assign drawers for regs count out drawers, relieve cooks for breaks, effective placement of employees,kept labor low
Kitchen Manager
Terribles (Rosie's cafe and saloon) - White Hills, AZ
April 2021 to July 2021
Order product from Sysco did month-end inventory hire fire train new employees etc...
Reason for leaving was driving 100 miles round trip to work and home had car issues and not enough pay for that position
Cook
Airport cafe - Kingman, AZ
April 2020 to January 2021
Cook recipes according to company standards
Reason for leaving had hand surgery and they hired another cook to replace me
Cook/chef
Black bear diner - Kingman, AZ
September 2019 to April 2020
Cook/ chef trained other cooks went to different location to train as a chef/trainer
Cook/ Supervisor
Cerbat Lanes - Kingman, AZ
September 2017 to September 2019
Cooked, trained other cooks, added and remove product from menu according to sales and customer need ordered food etc...
Cook
Hooch's bar and grill - Kingman, AZ
June 2015 to September 2017
Cooked food according to company recipes
Food Service Specialist
US Army/Army National Guard/Army Reserves - Las Vegas, NV
September 1980 to June 2015
Fed a large number of troops in field and garrison dining facilities.
cook/ supervisor
grand canyon west
mead view, AZ
May 2012-February 2013
supervised all employees in their job ensured freshness and ensured thee used the first-in first-out
procedure to ensure freshness, ordered food, did scheduling, and month end inventory.
line cook
petro(iron skillet)
kingman, AZ
November 2011-November 2012
cooked food according to company standards, ensured freshness, use first-in-first out when stocking
shelves, also trained other cooks and helped unload truck and prep.
Cook
Ihop - Kingman, AZ
February 2012 to May 2012
cook breakfast for restaurant patrons was a part time seasonal job.
Cook
Flying J Travel Center - Kingman, AZ
June 2008 to June 2010
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May order
supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Cook
Silver Ridge Health Care Center - Las Vegas, NV
January 2007 to June 2008
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May order
supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Cook
Sahara saloon - Las Vegas, NV
August 2006 to January 2008
Cook Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Sous Chef
Station casinos - Las Vegas, NV
April 2005 to August 2006
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other
foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Education
High School Diploma in General Studies
Glendora High School - Glendora, CA
None
Mohave Community College - Kingman, AZ
Skills
Knife skills
Supervising Experience
Customer service
Food management
Menu Planning
Leadership
Catering
Trainer,chef,knife,skills etc... - 10 years
Food Service Management
Servsafe (management)
Kitchen experience
Merchandising
training
Banquet Experience
Food Service
Quality control
Food Prep
Baking
Chef
Management
English
Kitchen Management Experience
Guest Services
Foodservice
kitchen
Retail Sales
Time management
Assistant manager experience
Inventory Control
Line cook
Conflict management
POS
Restaurant Management
Communication skills
Driving
Food Preparation
Food Production
Basic math
Store management
Quick service & fast food restaurant
Profit & Loss
Employment & labor law
Restaurant Experience
Cash handling
Culinary
Hotel experience
Food Handler
Team management
Sanitation
Cooking
Food Safety
Team Player
Military service
Branch: United States Army,Army National Guard,Army reserve
Service country: US
Rank: Sgt E-5
September 1980 to June 2014
Certifications and licenses
Food service specialist,food service management, senior food service management,food service sanitation
September 1980 to Present
Army food service chef school
Food Safety Certification
Food Handler Certification manager
November 2023 to November 2026
ServSafe Manager
November 2021 to November 2026