Jason Castillo
Federal Way,WA
Summary
At Ivar's Salmon House, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and dining satisfaction, including developing a customer feedback system and negotiating with vendors to ensure quality at competitive prices. My leadership in team-building and expertise in kitchen management led to a marked improvement in staff performance and food safety compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Ivar's Salmon House
01.2005 - Current
- Implemented team-building activities to strengthen kitchen dynamics.
- Designed customer feedback systems to enhance dining experience.
- Negotiated with vendors for quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Monitored food safety practices for compliance with health regulations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
Skills
- Hiring, training, and development
- Inventory control
- Kitchen management
- Safe food handling
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Kitchen staff management
- Food prep planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Special events
- Catering and events
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Food pairing
- Inventory management
- Banquets and catering
- Staff scheduling
- Dietary restrictions
- Food presentation
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipe creation
- Attention to detail
- Recipes and menu planning
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Staff management
- Menu supervision
- Food service safety training
- Allergy awareness
- Forecasting and planning
- Order management
- Resource management
- Waste reduction
- Recipe development
- Policy development
- Sanitation standards
- Customer retention
- Purchasing management
- BOH operations
- Performance assessments
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Quality assurance
- Process improvements
- Plating and garnishing
- Food spoilage prevention
- Vendor relations
- Food stock and supply management
- Recipe management
- Order delivery practices
- Productivity optimization
- Sanitation guidelines
Accomplishments
- 2010 posted a record in sales for all of Ivar's FS division
- Awarded Award for best brunch in Seattle in 2012
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Affiliations
- Rotary International
Timeline
Executive Chef - Ivar's Salmon House
01.2005 - Current
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