Vijayaragavan M

Experienced Food Service Worker with 9+ years of expertise in hospitality, military base operations, and warehouse logistics. Proficient in HACCP, ServSafe, food preparation, kitchen sanitation, FIFO inventory management, galley operations & LOGCAP compliance, consistently maintaining high standards of food safety and operational efficiency.

Food Service Worker / Hospitality at V2X – LOGCAP V (2023-02 – Present)

• Maintained HACCP & ServSafe food safety standard in galley operation.
• Operated industrial dishwashing equipment for sanitizing kitchen tools.
• Cleaned and sanitized galley, kitchen, and food preparation areas daily.
• Monitored and recorded food temperatures for safety compliance.
• Applied FIFO inventory system to ensure proper stock rotation.
• Managed waste disposal following hygiene and safety standards.
• Supported high-volume meal service in fast-paced environment.
• Followed Standard Operating Procedures and safety regulations.
• Maintained cleanliness and readiness of galley workstations.
• Assisted kitchen team in daily food service operations.

Food Service Worker / Hospitality at Fluor Corporation – LOGCAP IV (2017-08 – 2021-06)

• Assisted chefs with food preparation, portion control, and plating.
• Maintained HACCP and food safety compliance throughout operations.
• Verified food labels, allergen information, and expiry dates.
• Operated dishwashing equipment ensuring food safety standards.
• Sanitized kitchen equipment and food preparation surfaces daily.
• Maintained temperature logs & sanitation documentation accurately.
• Applied FIFO inventory management practices to reduce spoilage.
• Stored food according to established food safety guidelines.
• Complied with LOGCAP policies and workplace safety procedures.
• Supported efficient meal service within multicultural work teams.

Warehouse Assistant at Salam Studio & Store (2015-05 – 2017-05)

• Received and inspected inbound shipments for quantity and accuracy.
• Managed inventory using Warehouse Management System software.
• Conducted cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Picked, packed, labeled, and dispatched customer orders accurately.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks following safety procedures.
• Organized warehouse inventory for maximum storage efficiency.
• Maintained accurate inventory records and shipping documentation.
• Reported damaged or non-conforming materials promptly.
• Loaded and unloaded materials using safe handling practices.
• Followed warehouse SOPs and workplace safety regulations.

Higher Secondary Certificate in HSC – Tamil Nadu Board (2011)