Jesse Razo
MOUNTAINVIEW,CA
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef at Bayview 100 Podium Kitchen
Bon Apptit Management
Mountain View, CA
08.2009 - Current
- Supervised kitchen prep at Bon Appétit Management scratch cooking stations.
- Coordinated daily food production for campus dining service.
- Trained cooks on knife skills, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and storage for fresh ingredients.
- Monitored recipe accuracy and portion control during service.
- Supported menu planning with seasonal and sustainable ingredients.
- Enforced food allergen procedures and cleaning routines.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in service or product quality.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Analyzed variances and explained financial trends to employer management.
Education
Gunderson High School
San Jose, CASkills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Ingredient ordering
- Menu planning
- Staff training
- Supervising food prep
- Kitchen scheduling
- Line inspections
- Equipment inspection
- Safe food handling
- Food costing
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary trends
- Cooking techniques
- Butchery skills
- Food prep oversight
- Kitchen organization
- Station oversight
- Operations support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Positive and professional
- Clear communication
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Detail-oriented
- Heavy lifting
- Employee scheduling
- Ordering supplies
- Workflow optimization
- Foodservice
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Foodservice
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Knife skills
Timeline
Sous Chef at Bayview 100 Podium Kitchen
Bon Apptit Management
08.2009 - Current
Gunderson High School