Frank Castillo
The Bronx,NY
Summary
- Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen operations and catering. Recognized for effective team supervision, inventory control, and adherence to food safety standards. Committed to utilizing my skills to challenge myself to learn something new and explore new horizons.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cardona's Market
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Assisted the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and management.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to food safety standards.
- Oversaw food preparation in back of house, consistency of cooked items for steam table and catering orders.
- Managed inventory, including ordering supplies (produce, meats, desserts, dry items) while doing my best to minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with other departments (front of house, the chef's at the sister stores, catering manager) for catering events and special functions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area at all times.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
Deli Customer Service
Cardona's Market
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers, received and prepared sandwich orders from/for said customers.
- Sliced cold meats, cheese and produce either by hand or machine.
- Cooked, mixed, and seasoned ingredients to make dressings, fillings, and spreads.
- Safely and properly used knives, slicers, graters and other sharp utensils relative to preparing salads and sandwiches.
- Prepared food neatly, according to formula efficiently and effectively.
- Constantly checked products in sandwich unit area and restocked items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10.2013 - 07.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment when serving customers on the line.
- Prepared and served food that met proper standards and protocol according to company, county and state regulations efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the Grill, front line, back of house to ensure safety standards and procedures.
- Trained new crew members on Chipotle's standard policies and procedures and major divisions of labor.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Oversaw all food orders and over $10,000+
- Oversaw average sales of $10,000+ daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University At Albany
Albany, NYSkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Detail-oriented
- Performance improvement
- Catering background
- Compliance
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cardona's Market
07.2023 - 08.2025
Deli Customer Service
Cardona's Market
07.2020 - 07.2023
Crew Member
Chipotle Mexican Grill
10.2013 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University At Albany