Armando Promotor
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Job Title with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef's Assistant
Red O Restaurant Mexican Cuisine
11.2013 - Current
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef, and waiting staff's needs.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Sous Chef
Mastros’s Steak House
10.2005 - 04.2010
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
Diploma -
Mexico Mexico
08.1995
Skills
- Plates Presentation
- Plating and Presentation
- Quality Control
- Food Assembly
- Garnishing and Plating
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Languages
Spanish And English
Elementary
Timeline
Chef's Assistant
Red O Restaurant Mexican Cuisine
11.2013 - Current
Sous Chef
Mastros’s Steak House
10.2005 - 04.2010
Diploma -
Mexico Mexico
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