Elena Astudillo
Dallas,US
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager with hands-on expertise in overseeing kitchen operations in high-volume restaurant environments. Adept at managing kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining top-notch food quality standards. Proven ability to streamline operations, control costs, and boost productivity through effective inventory management, scheduling, and team leadership. Strong culinary knowledge paired with exceptional organizational skills, fostering a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment. Dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction by delivering consistent, high-quality dishes while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation protocols. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication abilities, consistently enhancing kitchen performance and contributing to overall restaurant success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Italian Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
2023.08 - Current
- Observed food preparation, production, and plating for quality control
- Checked the temperature levels in the freezer and refrigerator to ensure proper functionality prior to each shift
- Handled guest complaints by listening to them and informing the restaurant manager
- Was responsible for handling products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations
- Delegated tasks to team members to increase productivity
- Identified assignments that would allow associates to grow professionally
- Kept track of business levels and realigned team positions to ensure that customer demands were met to the best of my ability
- In charge of 10-15 employees per shift
- Was in charge of the grill, stove, and oven, as well as cleaning all of the equipment after each shift
- Provided prompt, courteous, and friendly service to customers
- Kept an eye on the kitchen and the staff to ensure that everyone was safe and that proper food handling techniques were being used
- Was in charge of hiring, training, and managing all kitchen staff, as well as employee development, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
Cook
Tolouse
2022.02 - 2022.07
- Kept stations stocked and ready to use to maximize productivity
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills, and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw foods
- Prepared and served a variety of dishes to the community's residents
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen
- Any new recipes or food preparation techniques were quickly picked up by me
- Made food according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste management guidelines
- Cooked garnishes ahead of time to use as toppings on fresh dishes later
- Helped the chef plan simple but elegant appetizers to pique the interest of the customers.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Line Cook
Neighborhood Services
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Put food in proper storage containers, including raw, and perishable items in the refrigerator for later use and to avoid spoilage
- Kept well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen
- Made food according to recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste management guidelines
- Used proper food handling techniques and kept all food products at the proper temperature
- Deep fried and grilled a variety of foods, including seafood
- Checked each food item for freshness and quality
- Used a sanitizing spray to clean the counters, food prep areas, and equipment to reduce the risk of cross-contamination
- Wrapped and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed it in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage
- Prepared multiple items based on cooking times to ensure that the entire order was served hot
- Set up the kitchen and did the initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads
- Grilled meats and seafood according to customer requests.
Cook/Cashier
La Madeleine
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Informed guests about daily specials and menu options, allowing them to make informed decisions about appetizers, entrees, and desserts
- Prepared appealing, delectable food using grillers, fryers, and other equipment
- Quickly memorized new menu items and ingredients to assist customers in selecting items that met their needs and preferences
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff about customer allergies, dietary requirements, and other special requests
- Closed down the kitchen and followed the closing checklist for the kitchen stations after each shift
- Talked to the front-of-house staff to figure out what customers wanted and how to accommodate special dietary needs
- Ranked in the top 5% for customer satisfaction among 30-40 employees.
Education
High School -
Lincoln magnet high school
Dallas, TX01.2011
Skills
- Scheduling
- Supply Ordering
- Recruitment
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- Health Inspections
- Vendor Relations
- Food Safety Compliance
Accomplishments
- Eliminated food waste, by 10%per shift.
- Reduced labor costs 45% by reworking schedules and workflow.
- Kept up with current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation techniques.
- Supervised team of 30+ staff members.
- Recognized by regional manager for high performance and outstanding costumer service.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Italian Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
2023.08 - Current
Cook
Tolouse
2022.02 - 2022.07
Line Cook
Neighborhood Services
2022.01 - 2022.07
Cook/Cashier
La Madeleine
2019.01 - 2022.01
High School -
Lincoln magnet high school
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