Adam Vilela
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Experienced culinary professional seeking growth opportunities to utilize skills. Demonstrated expertise in high-volume kitchen environments, consistently delivering innovative menus while upholding rigorous food quality standards. Reliable team player dedicated to collaboration and achieving excellence in every dish.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Hope Works
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Food and Beverage Manager
Holiday Inn Suites Albuquerque Airport
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patrons, adhering to strict health code regulations.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Food Service Supervisor
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper inventory tracking and storage practices.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized, and sanitized per established standards.
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
Kitchen Manager
Nexus Brewery and Smokehouse
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintaining food and safety standards according to state law
- Ordering
- Inventory
- Staffing
- Covering call offs
- Weekly Inventory
- Training new employees
- Hiring and firing processes
- Budget
- Invoices
- Checking and putting away of orders
- Scheduling
- Catering
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Healthcare Group Services Director of Dining Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintaining food and safety standards according to state law
- Ordering
- Inventory
- Staffing
- Covering cook and aide shifts
- Monthly assessments
- Staff inservices
- Hiring and firing processes
- Budget
- Invoices
- Checking and putting away of orders
- Scheduling
Lead Cook
Lovelace Womens Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintaining food and safety standards according to state laws
- Orders
- Inventory
- Scheduling
- Training new employees
- Hiring and firing processes
- Organization
- Ensure all meals are prepared according to specified diets
- Cleanliness of the dietary department overall
- Time and Temperature monitoring
- Paper work, tracking of product to each department
- Catering
Environmental Tech
Lovelace Womens Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Safely disposing of Biohazard material and trash
- Cleaning and polishing floors
- Collecting soiled linen and placing in the proper containers
- Cleaning rooms
Kitchen Manager
Desert Valley Brewing Company
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Started as an hourly line cook advanced to kitchen manager in 4 months
- Maintaining food and safety standards according to state laws
- Orders
- Inventory
- Scheduling
- Training new employees
- Hiring and firing processes
- Organization
- Tracking food and labor costs
- Expo and food running
- Creating monthly specials
- Brunch
Kitchen Manager
Bosque Brewing Company
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Started as an hourly line cook advanced to kitchen manager in 1 month
- Maintaining food and safety standards according to state laws
- Orders
- Inventory
- Scheduling
- Training new employees
- Hiring and firing processes
Taphouse on the Edge
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Grill cook
- Opening and closing duties
- Prep
- Brunch
- Maintaining health and safety standards
Lead Cook
Buddies Pub and Grill
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Organization of the kitchen and cooler
- Lunch and dinner special
- Food safety and sanitation
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Started as an hourly line cook advanced to kitchen manager in 3 years
- Assistant kitchen manager for 1.5 years
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Chilis Bar and Grill
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Started as an hourly salad cook promoted to assistant kitchen manager in 9 months
Education
DIPLOMA -
DOWAGIAC UNION HIGHSCHOOL
05.2002
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Menu development
- Employee supervision
- Food inventory management
- Special diets
- Large-scale food preparation
- Cost reduction
- Knife safety
Certification
ServeSafe
Timeline
Lead Cook
Hope Works
10.2024 - Current
Food and Beverage Manager
Holiday Inn Suites Albuquerque Airport
03.2024 - 09.2024
Food Service Supervisor
Presbyterian Hospital
09.2023 - 03.2024
Kitchen Manager
Nexus Brewery and Smokehouse
03.2023 - 09.2023
Healthcare Group Services Director of Dining Services
10.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Cook
Lovelace Womens Hospital
03.2021 - 08.2022
Environmental Tech
Lovelace Womens Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
Kitchen Manager
Desert Valley Brewing Company
07.2018 - 08.2019
Kitchen Manager
Bosque Brewing Company
11.2017 - 06.2018
Taphouse on the Edge
09.2017 - 10.2017
Lead Cook
Buddies Pub and Grill
12.2016 - 08.2017
Manager
Outback Steakhouse
11.2012 - 12.2016
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Chilis Bar and Grill
04.2010 - 01.2013
DIPLOMA -
DOWAGIAC UNION HIGHSCHOOL