Huerta
Glendale,AZ
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Zinc Bistro
Sous chef, expediter, food runner
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2013 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes, paying attention to detail and quality of ingredients.
- Organized workstations with required ingredients and equipment for menu items.
- Cleaned up kitchen area at end of shift, including proper storage of food items.
Kitchen Manager
K odonnells
Scottsdale, Arizona
03.2006 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Lead Line Cook
Chammps americana
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2002 - 10.2006
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Troubleshot any kitchen equipment issues or malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
College. Centro De Estudios Tecnologicos
Morelia Mich09-1992
Skills
- Recipe Adaptation
- Ingredient Selection
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Food handling
- Fine Dining
- Frying
- Grilling
- Recipe-based cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Customer Service
- Supply Restocking
- Food Handler Certification
- Cutting and slicing techniques
Timeline
Zinc Bistro
Sous chef, expediter, food runner
10.2013 - Current
Kitchen Manager
K odonnells
03.2006 - 08.2016
Lead Line Cook
Chammps americana
10.2002 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
College. Centro De Estudios Tecnologicos