Abel Sanchez
Clermont,FL
Summary
Attentive Culinary Professional with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional
Darden Corporation
03.2013 - Current
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced commercial environment.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Managed up to 10 cooks.
- Attained Culinary Professional Title along with special training at Corporate Headquarters.
- New restaurant openings.
- Fill in service when necessary.
Chef /Houseman
Private Residence
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Refilled par stock of guest amenities and supplies in each housekeeping storage area.
- Gathered linen supplies and organized linen closets for prompt room restocking.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Reported found guest articles and merchandise damage to managers on duty.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Rotated mattresses regularly to prevent sagging and promote guest comfort.
- Cooked for special guest and entertaining 1
- Ironing Principal's clothing and linen
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Filed maintenance work order forms to notify maintenance of needed repairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of buildings and property.
Houseman
Private Residence
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Gathered linen supplies and organized linen closets for prompt room restocking.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Maintained cleanliness of buildings and property.
- Exterior pressure washing
- Automobile cleaning and detailing
- Cooked for family holidays and entertaining events
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY01.1999
No Degree - General Studies
New York University
New York, NY01.1991
No Degree - English Language And Literature
Spanish American Institute
New York, NY01.1989
Skills
- Production Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Cooking and Baking
- Timely Food Delivery
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Kitchen Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- High-Volume Environments
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Verify Food Quality
- Product Rotations
- Delivery Inspections
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Waste Control
- Employee Development
- Company Quality Standards
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Timeline
Chef /Houseman
Private Residence
04.2021 - 04.2023
Houseman
Private Residence
04.2016 - 11.2019
Culinary Professional
Darden Corporation
03.2013 - Current
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
No Degree - General Studies
New York University
No Degree - English Language And Literature
Spanish American Institute
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