Jesus Luis
South El Monte,CA
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Sous Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Hwood Group
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets catering events ranging from 100 to 500 guest .
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
The Fields
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control served over 1000 guest during game days
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA02.2011
High School Diploma -
Belmont High School
Los Angeles, CA01.2008
Skills
- Safety Management
- Hiring, Training and Development
- BOH Operations
- Kitchen Preparation
- Catering
- Inventory Management
- Servsafe Certified
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Improvement
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Learning Techniques
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Hwood Group
08.2020 - 07.2023
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
The Fields
03.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
High School Diploma -
Belmont High School
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