Greg Campos
Austin
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in excelling in high-volume food preparation and quality control. Proven expertise in special diets and knife skills, complemented by strong leadership and training abilities. Committed to maintaining exceptional standards while fostering a positive team environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Sodexo Food Service at UT Law School
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Lead Line Cook
Turnstile Coffee
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Kitchen Manager
Mother's Cafe & Garden
03.2004 - 10.2020
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Managed preparation of bottled retail products including scheduling delivery of products and direct communication with the customers.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Technology
Florida Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL11-1999
Skills
- Station oversight
- Cooking techniques
- Positive and professional
- Special diets
- Knife skills
Certification
Texas Foodhandlers Card ~ expires October 2027
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sodexo Food Service at UT Law School
08.2023 - 09.2025
Lead Line Cook
Turnstile Coffee
04.2021 - 07.2023
Kitchen Manager
Mother's Cafe & Garden
03.2004 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts Technology
Florida Culinary Institute