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Certification
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Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Creative and passionate chef with experience leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high food safety and quality standards. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Cook

Marbella Country Club
San Juan Capistrano, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervise staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
  • Collaborate with the management team to develop new recipes and update existing ones to improve the overall dining experience.
  • Assist in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Direct kitchen staff in day-to-day operations, including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Cook director for Bride & Groom food tasting.

Customer Service/ Sanitation Supervisor

Otay Party Rentals
Anaheim, CA
01.2020 - 09.2022
  • Deal with customers who leave feedback on our performance and help the team, including myself, to become a better company.
  • Deal with customers who have any issues with our rentals, providing them with quick solutions to satisfy their needs.
  • Made sure that everything that has been rented goes through sanitation before the items are returned the following week, such as chairs, tables, canopies, umbrellas, and Inflatable Jumpers.

Education

Business Administration - Hospitality

Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12-2026

High School Diploma -

Santiago High School
Garden Grove, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Staff Coordination
  • Menu preparation
  • Sanitation
  • Task Delegation
  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Operations Support
  • Positive and professional

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • StateFoodSafety Food Handler's Card - ID- 1bakh5-jhb39j9
  • CPR/AED Certified - 2023-2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Cook

Marbella Country Club
09.2021 - Current

Customer Service/ Sanitation Supervisor

Otay Party Rentals
01.2020 - 09.2022

Business Administration - Hospitality

Cal State Dominguez Hills

High School Diploma -

Santiago High School

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