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Adrian Soto

Canoga Park,CA

Summary

Innovative cook with 10 years of kitchen experience. Advanced in food preparation, effective in menu planning, highly adaptive to menu changes and kitchen issues. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Focused on staying exceptionally calm and efficient in high-stress situations. Competent at monitoring employee safety, training new employees on safety and kitchen standards. Passionate individual who is ready for new challenges in creating tasty meals for an successful establishment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Sodexo
10.2024 - Current
  • Work on Grill, Flat top, and Fryer.
  • Served breakfast, then transitioned into the lunch menu to serve 300+ daily.
  • Communicate with guests, accommodate guests requests and allergies.
  • Portion Control, Log food wastes, and assist with daily prep and work in other areas of the kitchen.
  • Coordinated break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in meal preparation and garnishing.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and ingredients for maximum productivity.
  • Created different dishes daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Grill Cook

Crawfords Social
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Work on Grill, Saute, and Flat top.
  • Make sandwiches/Paninis, sliders, burgers, crab cakes, steaks, scallops, chicken, Ribs.
  • Work brunch station, egg cookery, pancakes/french toasts, benedicts, breakfast platters.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Modified recipes according to dietary requirements.

Grill Cook

Casita
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Work on Grill/Saute station (Entrees/Sides)
  • Prep all daily requirements, prep salsas, marinades, rubs, rices, oils, salts, sales, vinaigrettes, butters, aiolis, mark whole fish, tomahawks/carne asada, sea bass, shrimp, lobster, wagyu, panelas, yuccas, crab legs, chile rellenos, egg cookery, assemble variety of tacos and fried appetizers.
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.

Lead Cook

Main Kitchen Cafe
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Work on all stations, breakfast and dinner shifts.
  • Made a variety of french toast, pancakes, pastries, various egg dishes, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and various proteins.
  • Creative control and development of the dinner menu.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Lead Cook

St. Anne's
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Work on fryer, flat top, pizza and sauté stations.
  • Make tacos, burgers, sliders, fried appetizers.
  • Cook various meats, pastas, entrees, pizzas, desserts and salads.
  • Prep all daily requirements, assist in other areas in the kitchen.
  • Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.

Sous Chef

Las Dunas Peruvian Cuisine
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Work on all stations, wok, grill, fryers, flat top, and saute stations.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Kitchen Manager

Surfside Bar & Grill
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Work on all stations, grill, sautee, fryer, pantry, prep.
  • Cooked a variety of burgers, tacos, burritos, steaks, chicken, seafood, pastas, and breakfast specials on weekend brunch service.
  • Collaborated with the executive chef on potential menu items, created recipes and prep lists.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Ordering, inventory, and tracked all food waste and ensured consistency.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Education

Culinary Arts

The Art Institute Of California
Santa Monica, CA

SAMOHI
Santa Monica, CA
06-2014

Skills

  • Large-scale food preparation
  • Spoilage prevention
  • Food inventory management
  • Allergen safety
  • Kitchen organization
  • Training management
  • Menu development
  • Cooking techniques
  • Cost reduction
  • Recipe creation
  • Crew training
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Employee supervision

Timeline

Lead Cook

Sodexo
10.2024 - Current

Grill Cook

Crawfords Social
11.2023 - 11.2024

Grill Cook

Casita
05.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Cook

Main Kitchen Cafe
05.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Cook

St. Anne's
03.2020 - 06.2021

Sous Chef

Las Dunas Peruvian Cuisine
11.2019 - 11.2020

Kitchen Manager

Surfside Bar & Grill
05.2017 - 12.2018

Culinary Arts

The Art Institute Of California

SAMOHI

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