ENER ROD
San Diego,CA
Summary
Innovative Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy Team leader recognized for creating and emphasizing memorable and healthy dishes to satisfy discerning customers made with local and fresh ingredients.
Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
New Alternatives Inc.
San Diego, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Lead Cook
University of California San Diego
San Diego, California
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsible for menu planning while in direct communication with chef
- Production, supervision and execution of high volume of menu items for 38,000+ students
- Ensure all menus adhere to nutrition, value and health guidelines
- Assist chef with inventory and ordering.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Cross-trained to perform multiple stations throughout the kitchen as needed
Junior Sous Chef
Montage Ski Resort
Park City, Utah
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked directly with Executive Chef Shawn Armstrong on executing daily specials, menu planning and catered events
- Responsible for production, supervising and cross-training in all stations
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Managed food and cleaning supply inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Cook One
Radisson Blue
Chicago, Illinois
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsible for overseeing production, preparing sauces, soups and various meats
- Worked with Chef on ordering, menu planning, plating events of various nature and number
- In charge of sanitation: from cleanliness to labeling
- Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through practical discipline and motivation.
- Training and assisting new hires, from hot kitchen to guard manger
- Supervise production according to BEO (Banquet Event Order), pop-ups and special dietary requirements.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Banquet Chef / Consultant
Ravenswood Catering and Events
Chicago, Illinois
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assisted Exec, Chef with menu planning as per client’s request, presentation layouts and staffing needs
- Managed teams at Event Facilities multiple banquet areas, for all scale of events
- Executed multiple events simultaneously from central kitchen from 20 to 300 guests
- Prepared Multi International menus for cocktail receptions, sit down service and full scale banquets with various action stations.
- Developed menus and recipes for special events according to client specifications.
Private Driver
Crown Cars
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Owned and operated my own vehicle as a private contractor
- Worked for 75% pay for a 25% fee to Crown Cars
- Picked up and dropped off guests at several venues including the airport, home, and events
- Provided seamless service, on time, professional approach striving to provide the client with the best experience possible.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding transportation needs.
Shuttle Operator
KBR
Fort Salerno, Afghanistan
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Transported troops from Airforce runway to Barracks by way of Bus with capacity for 24 passengers
- Close communication with Air controller was paramount at all times.
Education
GED -
Wells Community High School
Chicago, IL06-1988
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting and cost control
- BOH Operations
- Banquets and catering
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food Prep Planning
- Restaurant Operations
- ServSafe Certification
- Menu development
- Purchasing management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Account Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
New Alternatives Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Lead Cook
University of California San Diego
01.2019 - 09.2021
Junior Sous Chef
Montage Ski Resort
01.2017 - 01.2019
Cook One
Radisson Blue
01.2015 - 01.2016
Banquet Chef / Consultant
Ravenswood Catering and Events
01.2011 - 01.2015
Private Driver
Crown Cars
01.2007 - 01.2010
Shuttle Operator
KBR
01.2003 - 01.2007
GED -
Wells Community High School
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