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Corinthia Gutierrez

Canoga Park,California

Summary

Accomplished Executive Chef delivering exceptional culinary experiences by creating custom menus tailored to dietary needs. Expertise in managing kitchen operations, training staff, and ensuring high-quality food production. Proven ability to innovate recipes, enhance food presentation, and maintain optimal kitchen efficiency while exceeding client expectations.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Dailycious
11.2020 - Current
  • Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
  • Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
  • Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills, teamwork, and overall productivity.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Fostered a positive working environment among kitchen team members that encouraged collaboration, creativity, and open communication.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Optimized kitchen layout and equipment use, significantly increasing productivity.
  • Enhanced presentation techniques, contributing to visually appealing menu that attracted wider audience.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Implemented special events promotions such as theme nights or cooking demonstrations to attract new clientele and boost sales revenues.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.


Sushi Chef

Da Siani
06.2018 - Current
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Maintained high-quality standards for ingredients by sourcing fresh, sustainable seafood from local suppliers.
  • Supported restaurant growth by developing innovative new sushi roll recipes that garnered positive reviews from patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Elevated restaurant reputation with introduction of signature sushi rolls.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Chef

Legacy Packing
08.2015 - 05.2018
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

East High School
Green Bay, WI
06-2011

Skills

  • Food Safety
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Menu development
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Kitchen Management
  • Banquets and catering
  • Attention to Detail
  • Recipe Development

Accomplishments

  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
  • Designed whole new menu, including meal selections and pricing.
  • Prepared 1000 meals, for high-volume event.

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Chef

Dailycious
11.2020 - Current

Sushi Chef

Da Siani
06.2018 - Current

Chef

Legacy Packing
08.2015 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

East High School

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