Ben Encinias

Multiple kitchen positions including grill cook,prep cook,patient line cook, deli cook, and cafeteria cook.

Temperature and equipment checks

Safety and sanitation checks

Cooler audits to insure dates,labeling, and proper storage.

Ordering and inventory to control food cost.

Scheduling of kitchen staff

Recipe adherence and quality control

Line and equipment checks three times daily

Front of house and bar support

Hiring of kitchen staff.

Managing dinner services in a staple restaurant in Santa fe.

Prepping traditional and very popular dishes in Santa fe.

Ordering product and monitoring food cost.

Prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and brunch.

Prep work for Cafe including breakfast ingredients from scratch using fresh organic ingredients.

Adhering to food safety and sanitation policies.

Following and Adhering to recipes and standards.

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
• Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
• Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
• Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
• Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.