Arturo Anaya
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Ocean 12
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
Sous Chef
Gatsby Grill
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
Chef
Benihana
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Menu Memorization
- Employee Scheduling
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Portion Control
- Inventory Management
- Detail Oriented
- Team Leadership
- Supervising Food Prep
- Sanitation Procedures
- Garnishing and Plating
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Motivational team management
Certification
- TABC
- Serve safe
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Ocean 12
02.2023 - 04.2024
Sous Chef
Gatsby Grill
02.2022 - 02.2023
Chef
Benihana
01.2021 - 01.2022
Similar Profiles
Jarrah PattersonJarrah Patterson
Bar Supervisor at Ocean 12Bar Supervisor at Ocean 12
Christy VaughnChristy Vaughn
Behavioral Health Case Manager at Grand Addiction Recovery Center, Previously 12&12Behavioral Health Case Manager at Grand Addiction Recovery Center, Previously 12&12
Channakeshava C M Channakeshava C M null
Senior Process Executive at Cognizant technologies Pvt Ltd (12/08/2016 to 17/12/2018)-Rejoin 06/07/2021 to till dateSenior Process Executive at Cognizant technologies Pvt Ltd (12/08/2016 to 17/12/2018)-Rejoin 06/07/2021 to till date
Malcolm ConeoMalcolm Coneo
Life Insurance Agent at Bankers Life Insurance Company Of AmericaLife Insurance Agent at Bankers Life Insurance Company Of America
SHARON GUERREROSHARON GUERRERO
Logistics Specialist at Army National GuardLogistics Specialist at Army National Guard