Robert Sanchez

I am a food service professional with a extensive experience in the efficient, safe, and sanitary production and inspection of nutritious and wholesome food items. My culinary background includes food service in the U.S. Navy, Consumer Safety Inspector with the Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS), Food Operations Supervisor with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC), Environmental Health Specialist with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Food Service Supervisor with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), and Team Lead Patient Dining with Sentara Healthcare (Sentara CarePlex Hospital).

Summary of Skills:

• Experienced in a full range of food operations and food manufacturing activities 
• Expert in the use of food safety programs designed to reduce or prevent the likelihood of foodborne illness in food operations and food manufacturing 
• Skilled in interpreting, communicating, and administering federal, state, and municipal regulations, as well as food industry policies and protocols 
• Expert in HACCP, cGMPs, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures 
• Adeptly uses a range of computer applications including Microsoft Office 365 suite 
• Practiced in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) system
• Trained in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) data analytics system 
• Highly initiative taking, a strong work ethic, and efficiently uses available resources 
• Well-organized in prioritizing and scheduling daily work tasks and projects 
• Works excellently both autonomously and harmoniously as a team member 
• Expert in preparing comprehensive and detailed reports in a timely manner 
• Exceptional clerical skills, customer service skills, and people skills 
• Effectively employs analytical skills, good judgment and problem-solving 
• Always applies sound decision-making and a professional demeanor 
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, leadership personnel, and stakeholders 
• Experienced in employee development, public speaking, and team leading 
• Expert in the use of the English language in verbal and written communications 
• Conversant in intermediate Italian and Spanish 
• Able to apply mathematical functions tied to a variety of skilled activities 
• Skilled in inventory management and a variety of daily internal auditing processes 
• Familiar with the effective use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) processes 
• Trained in COVID-19 Response and Sanitation Procedures in Food Operations 
• Well-versed in safety conventions such as Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheet programs, 
• Skilled in the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Lock Out/Tag Out programs

• Saint Leo University: MBA – Master of Business Administration 
• Bryant & Stratton College: BBA – Business Administration (General Management)
• Bryant & Stratton College: AAS – Hospitality Management (Hotel & Restaurant Services)
• Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) 
• Certified Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) 
• HACCP Certified (USDA/FSIS & Commonwealth of VA - VDACS)
• Experienced as a Consumer Safety Inspector (USDA/FSIS & Commonwealth of VA) 
• Experienced as an Environmental Health Specialist (VA Department of Health)
• Journeyman Cook (Any Industry) 
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License 
• Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED Certification