Jorge Mendez
Mt Pleasant,United States
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled Sous Chef with over 10 years in high-volume kitchen environments, specializing in senior living facilities. Adept at leading kitchen teams, overseeing meal production, and ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and safety standards. Proven track record of managing kitchen operations, menu planning, and cost control while maintaining exceptional food quality. Strong leadership abilities, with a focus on training and developing staff, streamlining workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to delivering nutritious and flavorful meals that meet the diverse needs of residents, while fostering a collaborative and professional kitchen environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Merrill Gardens
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee the entire kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and smooth production during meal services.
- Delegate tasks effectively to ensure all kitchen activities are completed efficiently and on time.
- Supervise kitchen staff and assign daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen equipment use.
- Assist in managing the food cost budget, tracking expenses, and optimizing ingredient usage to reduce waste and costs.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients.
Chef de Partie
Liberty Healthcare
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Assists in menu planning and development, collaborating with the executive chef to create innovative and seasonal dishes that showcased the restaurant's culinary expertise
- Collaborated with the culinary team in developing and refining menu items
- Prepared and presented high-quality meals in a fine dining setting tailored to the specific needs of elderly residents
- Collaborates with kitchen team members to ensure the smooth flow of service during peak hours
- Maintains a focus on attention to detail, flavor balance, and plate presentation.
Assistant Manager
Compass Group USA
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Led the entire culinary department consisting of 30+ kitchen staff members
- Implemented weekly rotational menus
- Managed weekly catered special events
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production
- Managed inventory, ordering, and cost control to maximize profitability.
Food Supervisor l
Sodexo USA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated in the grand opening of the newly build Shawn Jenkins's Children's Hospital in downtown Charleston
- Trained and supervised a team of 40+ staff members, ensuring adherence to high standards of food quality, safety, and customer service
- Supervised the daily production of patient food services, consisting of 400+ plates a day
- Oversaw all aspects of food service operations, including menu planning, inventory management, and staff scheduling, ensuring smooth daily operations of the establishment
- Conducted regular inspections of food preparation areas to ensure cleanliness, compliance with health and safety regulations, and adherence to food quality standards.
Senior Cook
Compass Group USA
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Supervised a 5 person team producing more than 150 plates a day in a hospital setting consisting of 300+ rooms
- Prepared and cooked meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for patients with various medical conditions
- Ordered fresh produce as needed from local vendors
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation
- Assisted in inventory management and order placement to ensure a sufficient stock of ingredients, while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
Education
Business Administration -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC06.2015
Skills
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Menu Planning and Development
- Inventory Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Attention to Detail in Plate Presentation
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Food Safety and Sanitation in Healthcare Settings
- Proper food handling
- Kitchen Organization
- Food presentation
- Team Management
Certification
ServSafe, 11/01/19
Personal Information
Title: Chef
Timeline
Sous Chef
Merrill Gardens
03.2024 - Current
Chef de Partie
Liberty Healthcare
11.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
Compass Group USA
10.2021 - 11.2022
Food Supervisor l
Sodexo USA
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Cook
Compass Group USA
03.2015 - 07.2019
Business Administration -
Trident Technical College
ServSafe, 11/01/19
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