James Ocampo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seeking a kitchen that will allow me the opportunity to utilize my knowledge and successful skills in becoming a better Leader and Chef to demonstrate the achievements of results while offering great straight forward thinking in ways to always become better.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
AM Prep Cook
Luchini
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - Current
- Responsible of making both regular and Sicilian pizza dough.
- Ensured the restaurant had sufficient stock of both pizza doughs, as it was the highest selling item.
AM Sous Chef
LAVO
Las Vegas, NV
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed and supervised the production process to ensure accurate quantities and quality standards for both parties and service.
- Implemented and consistently maintained health code standards in the kitchen.
- Assisted in the coordination of weekend brunch service.
AM Sous Chef & PM Sous Chef
Beauty & Essex
Las Vegas, NV
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Enhanced freezer pull system for more efficient production quantity regulation.
- Optimized workflow and organization of walk-ins and kitchen areas.
- Helped develop bilingual daily and monthly cleaning schedules for PM & AM dishwashers.
- Redesigned and revised daily Kitchen Notes in English and Spanish.
- Developed monthly and weekly staff meals for the entire team.
- Created new food items for the menu and some specials.
- Ensured smooth daily operations by organizing production and coordinating timing for the production team, for both parties and service.
- Conducted regular bar walk-throughs to ensure health inspection compliance.
- Provided assistance and support on expo, actively helping out with various station tasks and party organization.
- Handled any remaining prep work left by the AM team.
- Prioritized organization of walk-in units, enforced adherence to the FIFO method, and performed diligent product inspections to ensure compliance with health code regulations.
- Reworked and restarted the old program 'BeautyU', selecting a different menu item (including specials) on a weekly basis to distribute to the front of house before shifts.
- Revamped and upgraded multiple description and allergy sheets of the menu and specials.
Sous Chef & Executive Chef
Cleaver
Las Vegas, NV
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Recruited and onboarded kitchen staff during my tenure.
- Assisted in the creation of order guides and fostered connections with suppliers.
- Managed and fulfilled all kitchen orders, ensuring smooth operation of the restaurant.
- Conducted end-of-the-month inventory
- Controlled and managed expenses related to labor and food.
- Assisted in establishing an operational framework for the entire kitchen by configuring work stations.
- Led and supervised Expo operations, ensuring quality control of all dishes.
- Ensured daily production and stock levels for day-to-day operations and events.
Prep Cook & Master Line Cook
Herbs & Rye
Las Vegas, NV
09.2013 - 07.2018
- Acquired skills in reading recipes and butchering Ribeye, New York, and Filet Loins.
- Achieved full proficiency in prepping duties, resulting in exclusive responsibility as the morning prep cook.
- First, developed skills in maintaining organization for walk-ins and the entire kitchen area.
- Rapidly progressed and acquired proficiency in all positions along the line.
- Developed expertise starting at Garmo station, swiftly transitioning to fryer and then showcasing skills in saute and pasta stations; ultimately becoming a master grill cook proficient in preparing Ribeyes, New Yorks, & Filets at various temperatures.
Skills
- Budgeting and cost control
- Team Communication
- Staff Scheduling
- Menu development
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Determined
- Fast Learner
- Fulfill expectations
- Willing to adapt
- Menu Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Staff Management
- Productivity Optimization
- Policy Development
Timeline
AM Prep Cook
Luchini
06.2024 - Current
AM Sous Chef & PM Sous Chef
Beauty & Essex
08.2021 - 04.2024
AM Sous Chef
LAVO
04.2021 - 06.2024
Sous Chef & Executive Chef
Cleaver
07.2018 - 08.2021
Prep Cook & Master Line Cook
Herbs & Rye
09.2013 - 07.2018
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