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ANDRU GARCÍA

Guaynabo

Summary

I am a highly adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and demonstrated expertise in culinary techniques, practices, and customer service. My background has also cultivated strong leadership and team-oriented skills through diverse management and leadership roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Trimmer / Packing Technician

Borincanna Inc.
10.2024 - Current
  • Weight out instructed amount of product, packed, labeled and sealed products.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail when inspecting finished products for quality assurance purposes before packaging or processing further.
  • Supported harvest activities by carefully removing buds from plants to preserve quality and minimize waste.
  • Reduced product loss through careful handling of delicate cannabis flowers during the trimming process.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Finca La Zafra
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared food for catering large events with 1,000+ guests
  • Developed menu items and recipes, and trained employees
  • Processed farm-grown products for culinary use, ensuring adherence to sanitary standards
  • Managed inventory, orders, and planned weekly preparation tasks list
  • Provided customer service as a server and bartender, promoting the farm's agroecological services

Sous Chef Pizzaiolo

Pizza Pirata
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Part of the team responsible for the restaurant launch, developing kitchen administration, and creating the initial menu and recipes
  • Managed inventory, conducted training, and carried out restaurant purchases
  • Served as a line cook, gaining specialty experience in preparing pizza dough, food preparation, and pizza making
  • Ensured compliance with sanitary standards

Store Floater

Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Equipped to facilitate employee training across all departments and prepared to fill in on any team member as needed, fulfilling my role as Store Floater
  • Addressed customers' needs across various departments promptly, courteously, and effectively, delivering excellent customer service
  • Enforced sanitary and safety standards, ensuring compliance and preventing workplace hazard violations
  • Set up and maintained attractive displays, while also stocking and managing inventory

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Packing expertise
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Production experience
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
  • Cleaning practices
  • Effective time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Trimming techniques

Timeline

Trimmer / Packing Technician

Borincanna Inc.
10.2024 - Current

Finca La Zafra
01.2023 - 01.2024

Sous Chef Pizzaiolo

Pizza Pirata
01.2022 - 01.2023

Store Floater

Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 01.2021
ANDRU GARCÍA