Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Elvin Jerez

New York,NY

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Prep Cook

Capital One Landing
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current

Lead prep team of over 15 employees

Prep food items following exact recipes

Prepare daily prep sheets

Inventory and Ordering items

Kitchen Manager

SSP America
New York, NY
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with chefs and corporate leaders on menu development and culinary quality.
  • Managed inventory levels and coordinated timely ordering of food and supplies.
  • Led onboarding and training programs for new chefs and kitchen team members.

Sous Chef

OTG Management
New York, NY
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Directed day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
  • Supported menu planning and ensured consistent execution of recipes.
  • Oversaw inventory management and liaised with suppliers for timely deliveries.
  • Trained, mentored, and supported onboarding of kitchen staff and line cooks.

Restaurant Manager

IHOP Corporation
New York, NY
01.2015 - 06.2019
  • Managed full-service restaurant operations, including scheduling, staffing, and cost control.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and health department regulations.
  • Oversaw cash handling, daily financial reconciliation, and payroll processing.
  • Trained and developed team members to improve service standards and kitchen efficiency.

Line Cook

Ihop Corp
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Prepared menu items to exact specifications in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Maintained station readiness, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness throughout shifts.

Education

Business Management

Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY
01.2004

Skills

  • Training new staff
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Workstation setup
  • Portion control
  • Willingness to learn

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified
  • NYC Food Protection Certified
  • Food Handler License

Languages

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Timeline

Lead Prep Cook

Capital One Landing
01.2026 - Current

Kitchen Manager

SSP America
07.2022 - 02.2025

Sous Chef

OTG Management
07.2019 - 06.2022

Restaurant Manager

IHOP Corporation
01.2015 - 06.2019

Line Cook

Ihop Corp
01.2004 - 01.2014

Business Management

Borough of Manhattan Community College
Elvin Jerez