Erick Diaz
Miami,FL
Summary
- Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Highly trained Chef Manager gifted in handling all kitchen responsibilities with composure. Collaborative individual creates amazing, hardworking culinary teams. Ready to take on a new opportunity to help new restaurant gain great public exposure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Manager
Green Street Cafe
Miami, FL
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
- Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Conducted weekly inventory checks to identify any discrepancies in quantities of items ordered or received.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Monitored costs associated with food production and labor expenses to maintain budgetary goals.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and performance reviews.
- Performed cost analysis on existing recipes to determine if changes should be made in order to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
- Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient business operations.
- Created and managed budgets for operational departments and monitored progress against goals.
- Collaborated with other managers across the organization to develop strategies that support overall company objectives.
- Oversaw inventory management activities including ordering supplies as needed.
- Planned and coordinated logistics for large-scale events or conferences.
Education
Miami Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Food Safety
- Team Management
- Food Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Operations
- Recipe creation
- Food presentation
- Supply Ordering
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory supervision
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation Standards
- Equipment Inspection
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Menu development
Affiliations
- Pantry Chef certified
- Chef Certified
Certification
- er
Timeline
Chef Manager
Green Street Cafe
03.2018 - 11.2020
Miami Senior High School
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