Arturo O. Cardenas
Grover Beach,CA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
San Luis Obispo Country Club
San Luis Obispo, CA
04.2022 - Current
Head Chef
Mad & Vin at The Landsby
Solvang, CA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- 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.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Optimized ingredient usage through meticulous waste tracking procedures, significantly reducing overall food waste levels within the establishment.
- Created unique daily specials that attracted repeat clientele and generated positive word-of-mouth referrals for the restaurant.
Kitchen Supervisor
Avila Bay Athletic Club Oasis Grill
Avila Beach, CA
03.2019 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
San Luis Obispo Country Club
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2008 - 02.2018
Education
Certification of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CADiploma En Cocina Mexicana -
Culinary Art School
Tijuana Baja California Mexico 09.2023
Skills
- Supervision
- Training Techniques
- Labor Management
- Union
- Food Industry
- Beverage Industry
- Discipline
- Promotion
- Sanitation
- Food Equipment
- Food Supervision
- Sanitary Standard
- Safe Standard
- Food Service Equipment
- Food Principles
- Sensory Evaluation
- Food Sanitation
- Nutrient Composition
- Food Aesthetics
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety
- Food Production
- Baking
- Pastry
- Commercial Bakery
- Baking Production
- Commercial Bakeshop
- Food Storage
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Chef
Mad & Vin at The Landsby
07.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Cook
San Luis Obispo Country Club
04.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Avila Bay Athletic Club Oasis Grill
03.2019 - 04.2022
Sous Chef
San Luis Obispo Country Club
10.2008 - 02.2018
Certification of Achievement - Culinary Arts
Allan Hancock College
Diploma En Cocina Mexicana -
Culinary Art School