Kayla Rivera
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Sous chef with a proven track record at P.F. Chang's, consistently enhancing kitchen operations and mentoring teams to achieve peak performance. Adept in culinary techniques and food safety, with a natural talent for problem-solving and improving efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and a collaborative spirit, consistently driving high standards in food quality and presentation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
P.F. Chang's
08.2022 - Current
- I support my executive chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen operations
- I oversee every cook in the kitchen making prep lists for every station
- I monitor food quality and presentation ensuring that all dishes are served to high standards
- I train and mentor the new staff in our cooking techniques and food safety
- I assist in creating schedules, counting inventory, and managing labor
- I manage inventory levels, place produce orders, and order basic supplies for the store
- I also help wherever help is needed
- I also have good knife skills and I am a good team player, and hard a worker
Culinary Lead
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Anticipated and solved problems by taking decisive action.
- Remained informed about new products in the food industry.
- Directed operations and cultivated talent
- Supported team to reach common goals.
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX04.2024
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Efficiency Oversight
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Supervising Experience
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
P.F. Chang's
08.2022 - Current
Culinary Lead
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
08.2021 - 08.2022
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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