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Carlos Pimentel

West Covina,CA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef /Event Caterer

Pinocchio Restaurant
06.2020 - Current
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
  • Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
  • Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
  • Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
  • Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.

Cook

Seven Mile Casino
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created 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.

Kitchen Manager

Fat Fish Cantina Grill
01.2015 - 06.2020
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Education

High School Diploma -

Baldwin Park High School
Baldwin Park, CA
06.1991

Skills

  • Food Consumption Estimates
  • Credit Card Transaction Processing
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Station Preparation
  • Knowledge of Cuisines
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Health Guidelines
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Food Preparation
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Pizza Preparation
  • Special Events
  • Cooking Procedures
  • Safety
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Cleaning Practices

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Chef /Event Caterer

Pinocchio Restaurant
06.2020 - Current

Cook

Seven Mile Casino
06.2018 - 06.2020

Kitchen Manager

Fat Fish Cantina Grill
01.2015 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Baldwin Park High School

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