Daniel Romero
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for food quality, honed at Bottega Louie. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and reduce waste through effective inventory management and multitasking. Skilled in safe food handling and committed to maintaining high sanitation standards while training and mentoring staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook / Catering
Coulbourne Cafeteria
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Operated grill equipment to prepare and cook various food items efficiently.
- Ensured food quality and presentation aligned with cafeteria standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through effective ingredient management.
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
Sous Chef
Bottega Louie
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation standards.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with executive chef to design seasonal menus featuring local ingredients and innovative dishes.
- Streamlined food inventory processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Enhanced kitchen workflow through strategic planning, improving overall efficiency during peak service times.
- Implemented health and safety protocols, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Lead Cook /Pizza Maker
Rockets Pizza
Los Angeles, CA
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service quality.
- Developed and implemented new recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained new cooks on food safety protocols and operational procedures for consistency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garfield Adult School
Alhambra, CASkills
- Quick-learning
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Multitasking and organization
- Safe food handling
- Health code compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Order accuracy
- Kitchen task management
Certification
- Servsafe Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grill Cook / Catering
Coulbourne Cafeteria
07.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Bottega Louie
05.2013 - Current
Lead Cook /Pizza Maker
Rockets Pizza
02.2011 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Garfield Adult School