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Jaime Sanchez

Westbury,NY

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 23 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cook skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Taogroup
03.2013 - 07.2023
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.

Cook

Charlie Palmer Group
01.2003 - 03.2013
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook's Assistant

Panchitos Mexican Restaurant
03.1998 - 01.2003
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.

Cook Shift Leader

Thai Restaurant
02.2000 - 02.2001
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Education

GED -

La Guardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
07.2000

Skills

  • Inventory Control
  • Recipe Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Restaurant Industry Trends Awareness
  • Employee Training
  • Catering and Events
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Upscale Dining
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Create Recipes
  • Hiring, Training and Development
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

espanol
ingles

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Taogroup
03.2013 - 07.2023

Cook

Charlie Palmer Group
01.2003 - 03.2013

Cook Shift Leader

Thai Restaurant
02.2000 - 02.2001

Cook's Assistant

Panchitos Mexican Restaurant
03.1998 - 01.2003

GED -

La Guardia Community College
Jaime Sanchez