Alberto Estrada
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Proactive Chef Assistant with a proven track record at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Demonstrated expertise in butchery and quality assurance, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and food safety. Skilled in recipe execution and production line management, contributing to innovative menu development and reducing food waste.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Tucson, AZ
12.2007 - 10.2024
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Prepared and cooked food under head chef's direction, following recipes and cooking instructions.
- Checked freshness of food products prior to use.
- Assembled trays for catering events according to customer specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
- Monitored food expiration dates and removed rotated items to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and grills to ensure proper cooking times were observed.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.
- Checked raw and cooked food to identify potential problems with quality and food safety.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Electronic And Automatization
Universidad Tecnologica De Hermosillo.
Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico.07-2007
Skills
- Butchery skills
- Food storage
- Food costing
- Sanitation practices
- Quality assurance
- Cooking techniques
- Dish preparation
- Recipe execution
- Food preparation
- Food waste reduction
- Knife skills
- Production line management
Accomplishments
- I was in charge of closing the kitchen and managing people as a Chef leader.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
12.2007 - 10.2024
Electronic And Automatization
Universidad Tecnologica De Hermosillo.