Carlos Lopez
Beltsville
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Sous Chef
Marriott
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Supervised kitchen staff both in restaurant and for catering work.
Chef De Partie
Aparium Hotel Group
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
Lead Line Cook
Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Banquet Cook
Hyatt Hotels Corp
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for 800 plated dinners or more depending on business
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY12-2021
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cristiano Juan Allwood Paredes
El Salvador03-2016
Skills
- Plating
- Kitchen leadership
- Compliance
- Wine expertise
Certification
Serv Safe Managers food handling card
Culinary Arts Professional Certification by the Academy of culinary professionals of the americas
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Banquet Sous Chef
Marriott
03.2025 - 11.2025
Chef De Partie
Aparium Hotel Group
05.2024 - 03.2025
Lead Line Cook
Hilton Hotels Corporation
01.2023 - 05.2024
Banquet Cook
Hyatt Hotels Corp
03.2019 - 12.2022
Culinary Arts Diploma -
Institute of Culinary Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cristiano Juan Allwood Paredes