Aldo Santos

Prepare, cook and present food to create consistent food products and presentation, serv food dishes at an assigned buffet station according to customer request and available ingredients.

Trained and mentored new employees fostering a positive productive work environment.

Designed weekly banquet meals, prepared, cooked foods for in house clients consumption, maintained a clean, organized kitchen, trained and mentored kitchen staff, assisted the food director placing food product order via internet, inspected quality and freshness of product upon arrival.

Managed menu planning, food inventory, purchasing with event manager planner, prepared and cooked hors d'oeuvres to be served at special fashion and entertainment events, as well for the regular lounge menu. Trained and mentor kitchen staff, maintained a clean and neat kitchen, accomplished events deadlines consistently.

I managed kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef, Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment. Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.