Antonio Carlos
Elgin,IL
Summary
young Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Honey Berry Pancakes And Cafe
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Line Cook
Honey Berry Pancakes And Cafe
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
Line Cook
Georgios Pizza And Pub
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Skills
- fluent in Spanish
- Cost Control
- Supply Ordering
- Food Safety
- Product Rotation
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
Accomplishments
- youngest manager in company history (18)
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Reduced labor cost 5% by reworking schedules and workflow.
Certification
- Certified servsafe manager, 2023- 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Honey Berry Pancakes And Cafe
03.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Honey Berry Pancakes And Cafe
05.2021 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Georgios Pizza And Pub
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Certified servsafe manager, 2023- 2024
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