George Aguilar
Chef
Covina,CA
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Pacific Palms Resort
City of Industry, California
08.2009 - Current
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Sushi chef
Edokko
City of Industry, California
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared sushi rolls using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and sushi bar area.
- Trained new staff on sushi preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Engaged with customers to provide recommendations and enhance dining experience.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding customer orders.
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
- Stored raw ingredients correctly according to established protocols.
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Applied sauces, garnishes, condiments, and seasonings accurately.
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
- Measured and assembled ingredients required for preparing standard recipes.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Developed creative new recipes for unique sushi dishes.
- Managed food stock to fulfill orders within quality standards.
Kitchen Supervisor
Todai Japanese buffet
City of Industry, California
04.2005 - 11.2009
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Coordinated food inventory management to maintain freshness and quality standards.
- Trained new kitchen employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in menu planning to optimize food offerings at the buffet restaurant.
- Enforced cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure quality ingredients for menu items.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Worked closely with front-of-house personnel during peak hours ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Performed regular inspections of storage areas, coolers, freezers, ovens.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Blue Pasadena
Pasadena, CAHoly Angel University
Philippines , PhiSkills
- Food safety management
- Menu development
- Kitchen inventory control
- Culinary presentation
- Staff training
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Time management
Personal Information
Timeline
Sushi chef
Edokko
05.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Chef
Pacific Palms Resort
08.2009 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Todai Japanese buffet
04.2005 - 11.2009
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Le Cordon Blue Pasadena
Holy Angel University
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