Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Elmer Barillas

Monticello Cafe.
Union City NJ,United States
14
years of professional experience

Chef at Monticello Cafe, excelling in food quality and presentation. Leveraged culinary expertise and effective communication to enhance kitchen operations, achieving a 20% increase in efficiency during peak hours. Committed to food safety and sanitation, ensuring a pristine kitchen environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

Work History

Chef

2 Years 8 Months
Monticello Cafe. | 03.2024 - 11.2026
  • Prepared diverse menu items, ensuring quality and presentation standards were consistently met.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency during peak hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen spaces, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to minimize waste and ensure ingredient availability.

North Country Club

5 Years 5 Months
Chef Richard | 02.2021 - 07.2026
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Hard Brew Cafe

8 Years 5 Months
Carmen | 03.2013 - 08.2021
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Mark's Pizzeria

3 Years
Chris | 02.2018 - 02.2021

Start every morning with seven fresh pies playing extra cheese pepperoni vanilla vodka meat lovers etc

Garlic knots Sicilian pies ready to go rotation of the pies clean oven clean top clean refrigerators front of the house register.

Education

High School Diploma

Ashworth College Georgia | Georgia

Safe Serve | Online | 04-2022

- Culinary Cooking

Star Academy | Newark, NJ | 09-2012

- Small Business Management.

Ashworth College | Norcross, GA | 09-2010

Skills

Food safety and sanitation
Customer service
Knife skills
Cooking techniques
Food presentation
Meal preparation
Kitchen management
Food quality
Effective communications
Attention to detail
Kitchen operations
Grilling techniques
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Frying techniques
Verbal and written communication
Recipes and menu planning
Hospitality service expertise
Food plating and presentation
Allergen awareness
Sauce preparation
Sanitation guidelines
Food pairing
Inventory management
Sanitation practices
Workflow optimization
Banquets and catering
Made-to-order meals
Menu supervision
Performance improvement
Culinary expertise
Equipment maintenance
Food service operations
Vegetarian cooking
Food spoilage prevention
Garnishing techniques
Pantry restocking
Butchery skills
Utensils and equipment
Food inventories
Operations management
Order delivery practices
Food storage
Temperature control
Cold food preparation
Waste control

Timeline

Chef

Monticello Cafe.
03.2024 - 11.2026Read More

North Country Club

Chef Richard
02.2021 - 07.2026Read More

Mark's Pizzeria

Chris
02.2018 - 02.2021Read More

Hard Brew Cafe

Carmen
03.2013 - 08.2021Read More

Ashworth College Georgia

High School Diploma
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Safe Serve

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Star Academy

from Culinary Cooking
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Ashworth College

from Small Business Management.
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Elmer Barillas