Daniel Mendoza
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Bilingual Forward-thinking professional offering more than three years of experience working in fast-paced kitchen. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Kitchen Management and cooking skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Owner
Sabor Los Angeles Meal Prepping
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
Currently -
Culinary Dept Long Beach City Colledge
Long Beach, CASkills
- Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Coordination
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Cost Control
- Food Quality
- Customer service
- Vegan cooking
- Multitasking abilities
- Grilling techniques
- Food Service Operations
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Recipe Development
- Performance Improvement
- Company Quality Standards
- Pasta making
- Kitchen Management
- Portion and Cost Control
- Food Inventories
Accomplishments
Safe-Serv Food Course
Certification
Serv-Safe Food Safety Course
Timeline
Chef/Owner
Sabor Los Angeles Meal Prepping
12.2017 - 07.2023
Currently -
Culinary Dept Long Beach City Colledge
Serv-Safe Food Safety Course
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