Juan Valerio Garcia, a Mexican immigrant, began working at Moffett's Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppe at age 17. Starting as a dishwasher, he rapidly advanced to roles such as baker and cook over the years. His commitment and work ethic made him an integral part of the Moffett family business, which has its roots in classic home-cooked meals from the 1950s. Today, Garcia's daughter co-owns the restaurant, emphasizing the family's legacy and the immigrant experience of hard work and perseverance.
"He's never called in sick or missed a day of work, says Sandra Gomez, Garcia's daughter, who now co-owns the restaurant. Being an immigrant, that's what you want to show, that you're a hard worker and you add value."
"By 1987, Garcia had worked his way from dishwasher to baker to cook, becoming an essential part of the Moffetts' operation and the preservation of the family's most cherished recipes."
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