Cesar Garcia
Aurora,CO
Summary
A seasoned culinary professional, I elevated kitchen operations at House and Howell by developing staff and optimizing procedures, enhancing productivity and food quality. Skilled in culinary creativity and effective planning, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service, underscored by a commitment to excellence and innovation in high-volume environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Too Golf
Arapahoe, CO
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Executive Chef
House and Howell
Denver, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Optimized kitchen layout and equipment use, significantly increasing productivity.
Sous Chef
Indochine Cuisine
Parker, CO
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Sous Chef
Viewhouse
Arapahoe, CO
05.2016 - 10.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Cook
Smoking Fins
Highlands Ranch, CO
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School
Aurora, CO05.2014
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food Preparation
- Food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
- Order Verification
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- New Hire Training
- Effective planner
- Event Catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food Storage
- Sauteing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
House and Howell
07.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Indochine Cuisine
10.2022 - 07.2023
Cook
Smoking Fins
05.2020 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Viewhouse
05.2016 - 10.2022
Cook
Too Golf
High School Diploma -
Hinkley High School