Gabriel Valdez
Perris,CA
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Specialist with the Navy, recognized for elevating team performance through comprehensive training and mentorship. Expert in food preparation and presentation, successfully organized high-profile catering events. Committed to maintaining sanitation standards while fostering teamwork and collaboration, ensuring exceptional service for up to 5,500 patrons daily.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USN
Millington, TN
10.2018 - 07.2025
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily food service activities on various Naval platforms of up to 5500 patrons daily.
- Conducted comprehensive staff training on culinary techniques and customer service, elevating overall team performance.
- Organized and executed high-profile catering events, showcasing culinary expertise and enhancing brand visibility.
- Mentored junior chefs, providing guidance on career development and enhancing skill sets within team.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perris High School
Perris, CANavy Education Program - Food Science
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command
San Diego, CA11-2024
Skills
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Staff supervision and coordination
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Sanitation standards
- Cooking methods
- Cooking equipment operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - Dec2025
- Cook(Hotel & Restaurant), US Dept. Labor - Jun 2025
- Cook (Any Industry), US Dept. of Labor - May2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USN
10.2018 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Perris High School
Navy Education Program - Food Science
Navy Service Support Advanced Training Command