Carlos Ramos
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Chef Instructor with a strong background in running kitchens, teaching future professionals, and designing courses. Well-versed in controlling costs, organizing supplies, and overseeing food production to ensure efficiency and quality. Possessing a comprehensive skill set as a professional chef, restaurant owner, and qualified instructor. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in food quality, safety, and presentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Arts Instructor
Houston ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
- Fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged students.
- Trained winning teams to participate in ProStart and NASA culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
Executive Chef and Owner
Latin Bites Venture Group LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Cost Control, purchasing, restaurant management
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
Bilingual Generalist Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2016
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Houston, Downtown
Houston, TX08.2009
B.S. - Journalism and Mass Communication
Florida International University
12.2004
Skills
- Kitchen safety expert
- Budgeting and cost control
- Recipe creation
- Knife safety
- Sanitation practices
- Menu development
- Kitchen management
- Demonstration skills
- Certified Culinary educator
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20+ staff members at Latin Bites.
- Certified 150+ students in Servsafe Food Manager Certification over the past 5 years.
- Lead NASA Culinary Challenge teams twice to Top 10 finalist stages.
Certification
Certified TEA Trade and Industry Culinary Arts Instructor.
Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator by National Restaurant Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Arts Instructor
Houston ISD
08.2017 - Current
Executive Chef and Owner
Latin Bites Venture Group LLC
01.2012 - Current
Bilingual Generalist Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2016
M. Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Houston, Downtown
B.S. - Journalism and Mass Communication
Florida International University
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