Arnoldo Efigenio
Richmond,VA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 24 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Hourly
Bon Appétit Management
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items ( FIFO )
- Prep and build identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces for food allergy sufferers.
Cook
Bon Appétit Management
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Cook
Off The Grid
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Sous Chef
Boboquivaris The Steakhouse
06.2008 - 10.2019
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
Cook
Morton's The Steakhouse
02.2000 - 03.2015
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Sous Chef
The Stinking Rose
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
School San Juan Jose Solorsano
El Salvador01.1999
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal Preparation
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Coordination
- Food inventories
Timeline
Chef Hourly
Bon Appétit Management
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Bon Appétit Management
04.2021 - 05.2022
Cook
Off The Grid
03.2020 - 02.2021
Sous Chef
Boboquivaris The Steakhouse
06.2008 - 10.2019
Sous Chef
The Stinking Rose
03.2005 - 06.2008
Cook
Morton's The Steakhouse
02.2000 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
School San Juan Jose Solorsano
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