Manuel Lionel Isaiah Diaz
Holland
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Executive Chef
Venuworks
09.2023 - Current
- Plated and buffet style dinners up to 800 people
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
Executive Chef
Playa Tacos and Tequila
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Generated employee schedules, work assignments
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes
Executive Chef
Taco + Bar
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYCareerline Tech Center
Holland, MISkills
- Knife skills
- Ability to concentrate on food quality
- International cuisine
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Inventory Control
- Purchasing Management
- Restaurant Operation
- Catering and Events
- Garnishing and Plating
- Attention to Detail
- Recipe Development
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Estimate Food Needs
Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- Servsafe Food Allergy
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Interim Executive Chef
Venuworks
09.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
Playa Tacos and Tequila
03.2022 - 05.2023
Executive Chef
Taco + Bar
08.2021 - 03.2022
The Culinary Institute of America
Careerline Tech Center
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