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Jan Mata

Allentown,PA

Summary

Focused and creative kitchen professional offering solid leadership background and cooking expertise. Develop new recipes to delight customers and bring in repeat business. Manage efficient, productive kitchen team delivering high-quality food consistently.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Manager

Healtcare Services Group
Macungie, PA
05.2022 - Current
  • Controlled costs with strong oversight of supply use and food portioning.
  • Maintained team productivity with effective training and continuous monitoring.
  • Kept customers interested with high-quality food and seasonal offerings.
  • Created seasonal specials to attract new customers.

Sous Chef

Bon Apetit
Easton, PA
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maximized productivity and minimized waste through effective supervision of food preparation and production areas.
  • Maintained performance standards by working with chef-partner to coach and counsel employees.
  • Verified line quality with regular inspections and tests and corrected deficiencies.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper cleaning procedures.
  • Cook for students with special allergies needs

Sous Chef

Yoells Oyster House
Allentown, PA
11.2017 - 08.2020
  • Create features specials, train staff, inventory, food orders, work the kitchen line and maintain work place clean

Chef

La Finca
Naguabo, PR
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Enforced food safety regulations and best practices across all kitchen staff.
  • Developed recipes for restaurant menu, selecting ingredients with target customer base in mind.
  • Managed food, labor and operating costs with stringent food cost analysis and forecasting.
  • Recruited new kitchen staff to fulfill required team roles.

Banquet Sous Chef

Sheraton Hotel and casino
San Juan, PR
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Worked with chef-partner to coach and counsel employees, promoting high-performance standards.
  • Supervised food preparation and production, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
  • Participated and led daily pre-shift meetings to discuss shift related issues and provide staff with necessary information.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on food quality and service levels.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Universidad Del Este
Carolina, Puerto Rico
08-2010

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Culinary Expertise

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Chef Manager

Healtcare Services Group
05.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Bon Apetit
01.2021 - 05.2022

Sous Chef

Yoells Oyster House
11.2017 - 08.2020

Chef

La Finca
08.2016 - 09.2017

Banquet Sous Chef

Sheraton Hotel and casino
02.2014 - 06.2016

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Universidad Del Este

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