Jersy Padilla
Randolph Township,NJ
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team. Resourceful Electrician known for completing projects with high productivity and efficiency. Specialize in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and electrical installation. Skills include wiring distribution systems, energy management, and safety protocols. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and teamwork to ensure smooth operations on every project. Dedicated Electrician with extensive experience in new home construction and major commercial projects. Expert at residential installations of interior and exterior wiring for appliances, lighting and outlets. Speedy with focus on meeting tight deadlines on time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Milagros south west Mediterranian Food
Parsippany, NJ
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Enforced health department regulations regarding storage and preparation of foods.
- Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
- Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Performed cost analysis on existing recipes to determine if changes should be made in order to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
Chef Manager
Noches De Colombia
Randolph Township, NJ
03.2017 - 01.2025
- Evaluated existing recipes to make sure they met the highest standards of quality.
- Helped out in various capacities on line when restaurant was extremely busy or when employees were absent.
- Implemented innovative strategies designed to increase efficiency within the kitchen environment.
Electrician Helper
Dallas Construction
Sparta, NJ
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
- Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing assigned tasks by disposing off debris.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Transported required supplies and employees from headquarters to job site using company vehicles.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Checked continuity of circuits using ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Erected and broke down scaffolding, ladders and other support structures for installations.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Replaced malfunctioning components for failing electrical setups.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
Landscape Worker
H & N tree services
Landing, NJ
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Spread fertilizers over ground covers and plants to promote growth.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
- Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and grass.
- Moved backpack blowers, large containers of mulch or plant material and various sizes of lawnmowers.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Set up lighting fixtures along walkways in order to illuminate outdoor spaces at night.
- Performed seasonal activities, snow removal, landscaping and lawn mowing and applied fertilizer to plants and foliage.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Instituto Polivalente Angel Augusto Castillo
Las Lajas Comayagua, Honduras11-2012
Skills
- Team management
- Food safety regulations
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Order control
- Training and mentoring
- Menu development
- Event planning
Timeline
Chef Manager
Milagros south west Mediterranian Food
05.2023 - 01.2025
Electrician Helper
Dallas Construction
04.2020 - 02.2023
Chef Manager
Noches De Colombia
03.2017 - 01.2025
Landscape Worker
H & N tree services
04.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts -
Instituto Polivalente Angel Augusto Castillo