Christian Lara

Worked each station including sauteè, garde manger and fry station.

Kept an immaculate detiled kitchen and met all health code regulations.

Took inventory, quality control and consolidation of product.

Worked under Chef Nagahara on weekends cooking proteins and vegetables on binchotan for bento box events.

Set up prep for Phò , sauteè station and any upcoming events.

Oversaw dishes before they were sent out.

Assisted in reinforcing mandatory sanitation habits among the kitchen crew.

Organized the walkin and dry storage every night.

Worked regular weekday prep and pasta prep from morning to evening for dinner service.

Worked the line earning sauteè , garde manger and fry station for weekend brunch service.

Took inventory and helped with other responsibilities when Sous were too busy.

Began prepping for chefs line washing , peeling, cutting vegetables and gradually transitioning to garde manger.

Helped with pasta prep and stock prep as service slowed through the night.

Ensured station and surround areas were thoroughly swept and sanitized on downtime.

Moved sour dough biga from one temperature controlled walk in fridge to the next at Chefs command.

Broke down all morning product orders and organized them and properly labeling in the walk ins.

Started as a dishwasher,moved to prep and worked off site events as a line cook.

Logged daily inventory and created pasta prep lists for in house orders,private dinners and events.

Mentored several at risk youths who came to work with us through the LA kitchen non profit organization.

Made family meal on the weekdays and maintained a clean detailed kitchen standard.

• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.