Francisco Cespedes
Centerville,VA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at FLIK Hospitality, excelling in kitchen management and food safety. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and reduce waste through innovative practices. Strong leadership and task delegation skills, complemented by a commitment to high-quality meal preparation and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook-Supervisor
FLIK Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping in as acting kitchen manager during periods of personnel absence or transition.
Line Cook
FLIK Hospitality
10.2020 - Current
- 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.
Dishwasher
FLIK Hospitality
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Production Supervisor
ESMETAL
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Education
Industrial Engineer - Optimization of Processes, Systems And Production.
Universidad Tecnologica Del Peru
Lima, Peru12-2017
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Ingredient preparation
- Task delegation
Certification
- Serve Safe Manager certification.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Cook-Supervisor
FLIK Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook
FLIK Hospitality
10.2020 - Current
Dishwasher
FLIK Hospitality
03.2019 - 03.2020
Production Supervisor
ESMETAL
04.2016 - 06.2018
Industrial Engineer - Optimization of Processes, Systems And Production.
Universidad Tecnologica Del Peru
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