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Jeremy Dean Mitra

Fontana,CA

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with 10 years in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens. Skilled in leading teams, managing kitchen operations, and executing elevated menus with precision and efficiency. Recognized for positive attitude, strong multitasking abilities, and unwavering commitment to food safety, quality, and consistency. Demonstrated adaptability across diverse cuisines and kitchen formats.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Oh La La
08.2024 - 02.2025
    • Collaborated with upper management to curate seasonal brunch and dinner menus (French Riviera–California fusion).
    • Led brunch and dinner kitchen operations; staffed and managed stations including pantry, grill, fryer, sauté, and expo.
    • Oversaw prep, inventory management, and compliance with FIFO, food safety, and sanitation standards.
    • Placed and received food and supply orders; verified deliveries and maintained organized stock.
    • Delegated prep tasks to staff and ensured smooth daily kitchen operations.

Line Cook

Agnes
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Executed dinner service in open kitchen environment for upscale Midwestern-American menu.
  • Operated multiple stations: grill, pasta, fryer, pantry.
  • Prepared family meals for 15–20 staff members daily; contributed to daily prep and cleaning duties.
  • Maintained composure and cleanliness in a guest-facing setting.

Sous Chef

Saso
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supervised an 8–12 person team in a Basque-inspired seafood restaurant serving 150–200 covers daily.
  • Maintained food safety protocols, tracked seafood tags, and ensured accurate record keeping.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies; managed station prep including Josper grill, fryer, sauté, and pantry.
  • Led butchery, seafood fabrication, and pasta prep; mentored and coached staff.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Kitchen Manager

Villa's Taco (Pop-Up)
01.2021 - 01.2022
    • Ran operations for a popular taco stand pop-up that won the LA Taco Madness Championship.
    • Featured on Netflix's Taco Chronicles for culinary excellence and community impact.
    • Handled grill operations, tortilla production, and pop-up setup/teardown.
    • Managed food safety despite non-traditional kitchen settings; served 250–300 guests Fri–Sun.

Sous Chef

The Usual
01.2017 - 01.2020
    • Worked under Chef Alvin Cailan (creator of Eggslut) at an American-Filipino concept.
    • Managed a team of 12–18; typically served as expo while rotating through key line stations.
    • Developed recipes and curated monthly Filipino tasting menus for private dining.
    • Led purchasing, inventory, and staff coordination across multiple shifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Francis High School
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Dish preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Workflow optimization
  • Garnishing and plating
  • Station oversight
  • Safe food handling
  • Knife skills

Timeline

Sous Chef

Oh La La
08.2024 - 02.2025

Line Cook

Agnes
10.2022 - 01.2024

Sous Chef

Saso
01.2021 - 01.2022

Kitchen Manager

Villa's Taco (Pop-Up)
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

The Usual
01.2017 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

St. Francis High School

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