Carlos Pimentel
West Covina,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef /Event Caterer
Pinocchio Restaurant
Pasadena, CA
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
Chula Vista, CA
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
San Diego, CA
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, CA06.1991
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