Anthony Romo
Carson City
Summary
With a proven track record at La Posada Real, I excel in optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing food presentation, significantly elevating dining experiences. My bilingual ability fosters teamwork and collaboration, ensuring seamless vendor relations and inventory management. Achievements include consistently surpassing health standards and driving cost efficiencies, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to culinary excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
La Posada Real
04.2014 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Line Cook
Slotworldcasino
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared food to order and maintained quality food presentation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department.
- Maintained high food quality standards.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
Store Manager
Dollar Loan Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Education
Carson High School
Carson City, NVSkills
- Bilingual
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Vendor relationships
- Purchasing
- Food inventories
- Budgeting and cost control
- Food presentation
- Kitchen operations
- Banquets and catering
- Grilling
- Plating and presentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Slotworldcasino
10.2023 - 01.2025
Store Manager
Dollar Loan Center
11.2022 - 06.2023
Head Cook
La Posada Real
04.2014 - Current
Carson High School
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