Clemente J Garcia Sanchez
Denver,CO
Summary
Proven Sous Chef with a track record of enhancing kitchen productivity by over 30% at HCA Health One Mountain Ridge through expert menu development and staff training. Excels in kitchen leadership and team mentorship, ensuring top-notch food safety and presentation. Skilled in fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
HCA Health One Mountain Ridge
11.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
Lead Cook
Denver Health Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Lead Cook
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2019
Cook/ Assistant Manager
Dennys Restaurant
06.1993 - 09.2014
- 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.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High School
Denver, CO05.1991
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
- Ingredient knowledge
- Menu development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Safe handling
- Menu memorization
- Staff training
- Kitchen management
- Sanitation procedures
- Special diets
- Line inspections
Certification
Serve Safe
Languages
Spanish, English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
HCA Health One Mountain Ridge
11.2019 - Current
Lead Cook
Denver Health Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
Lead Cook
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.2014 - 09.2019
Cook/ Assistant Manager
Dennys Restaurant
06.1993 - 09.2014
Serve Safe
High School Diploma -
North High School
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