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IRVIN SALDANA

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Caesars Entertainment
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.

Chef Tournant

Caesars Entertainment
05.2019 - 09.2022
  • Set production flow, maintained inventory and managed budget of 27.9% food cost for high volume kitchen.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Monitored food cost and ordering to maintain a healthy business.

Master Cook

Caesars Entertainment
09.2013 - 05.2019
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Education

High School Diploma -

Canyon Springs High School And The Leadership And Law Prepar
North Las Vegas, NV
05.2011

Skills

  • Kitchen Operations Oversight
  • Operations Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Menu Planning
  • Cost Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Delegating Work
  • Special Events
  • Servsafe Certification
  • Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Executive Chef

Caesars Entertainment
12.2021 - 06.2023

Chef Tournant

Caesars Entertainment
05.2019 - 09.2022

Master Cook

Caesars Entertainment
09.2013 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Canyon Springs High School And The Leadership And Law Prepar

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