Inmar Castillo
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Highly skilled Executive Sous Chef with experience in managing culinary teams, producing quality dishes, and ensuring top-quality dining experiences. Strengths include strong leadership skills, great work ethic, and proficiency in diverse cooking techniques. Noteworthy impact includes elevating restaurant reputation through culinary excellence and consistently meeting high standard of food safety and quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2021 - Current
- Performed as an Executive Sous Chef at three True Food Kitchen locations, including Bethesda, MA, Boca Raton, FL, and West Palm Beach, FL.
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations by performing routine inspections.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
- Monitored food costs on a weekly basis to maintain target profit margins.
- Oversaw the daily cleaning of all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to health codes.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all finished products before they left the kitchen area.
- Provided support during high volume periods such as holidays or special events by managing extra help scheduling.
Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
Bethesda, MD
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
Arlington, VA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Efficiently worked on multiple stations during peak business hours.
Line Cook
Chipotle Grill
Arlington , VA
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Ensured product freshness by monitoring inventory rotation dates.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School
Arlington, VA06-2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Financial Management
- Kitchen and staff management
- ServSafe certification
- Food service safety training
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Food prep planning
- BOH operations
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Serve-Safe Certified
- Food Safety Certified
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Executive Sous Chef after only five months of working as a sous chef.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
1)Bill Gibson
- General Manager, True Food Kitchen (2021-present)
- 561.419.8105, bill.gibson@truefoodkitchen.com
2)Will Krakehl
- Executive Chef, True Food Kitchen, Boca Raton (2023-present)
- 561.213.8780, william.krakehl@truefoodkitchen.com
3) John Bingham
- Executive Chef, True Food Kitchen, Boca Raton (2021-2023)
- 412.657.2279, No available email.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
07.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen
02.2021 - 07.2021
Line Cook
True Food Kitchen
06.2019 - 02.2021
Line Cook
Chipotle Grill
02.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee High School
- Serve-Safe Certified
- Food Safety Certified
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