Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Florencio Vargas

Thornton,CO

Summary

Adept Banquet Chef with a proven track record at Pinehurst Country Club, specializing in high-volume meal production and exceptional food presentation. Skilled in kitchen management and staff training, I excel in creating memorable dining experiences while ensuring health code compliance. My leadership significantly enhanced team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

PM Kitchen Supervisor

Stapleton Plaza Hotel
06.1987 - 07.1989

Prepped for line, prepped for banquet's, functions, buffet's, Supervised, worked the line at dinner rush,did inventory, production list, kept the kitchen organized,

Banquet Chef

Pinehurst Country Club
07.1989 - 08.1991
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.

Line Cook

Baby Doe's Restaurant
09.1984 - 06.1987
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.

Education

Electronic Service Tech-2

NCCER
Crowley, Co
06.2021

Electronic Service Tech-1

NCCER
Crowley,Co
06.2020

Associate Business Management - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
06.1991

High School Diploma - General Studies

North High School
Denver, CO
06.1987

Skills

  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen management
  • Quality control
  • Staff training
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food pairing
  • Menu development
  • Waste reduction
  • Recipe creation
  • Health code compliance

Timeline

Banquet Chef

Pinehurst Country Club
07.1989 - 08.1991

PM Kitchen Supervisor

Stapleton Plaza Hotel
06.1987 - 07.1989

Line Cook

Baby Doe's Restaurant
09.1984 - 06.1987

Electronic Service Tech-2

NCCER

Electronic Service Tech-1

NCCER

Associate Business Management - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Emily Griffith Technical College

High School Diploma - General Studies

North High School
Florencio Vargas