John Castilloveitia
Plainfield,NJ
Summary
Experienced culinary professional specializing in menu development and dietary meal preparation. Skilled in maintaining kitchen hygiene standards and training staff in food safety compliance. Strong background in creating seasonal menus and implementing efficient kitchen operations, contributing to overall team success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Ciel Senior Living
Princeton, NJ
05.2025 - Current
- Train servers and back of the house staff. Menu provided by the culinary director using all fresh produce.
- Prepare meals based on medically prescribed diets.
- Prepare nutritional diets for geriatric residents, including those with cognitive impairments such as dementia.
- Create menus for private events.
- Maintain the cleanliness and sanitization of the kitchen in accordance with ServSafe policies.
- Log food temperatures and record resident meal details to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Support kitchen operations by serving meals and dishwashing when understaffed.
- Train servers and back of the house staff
Chef de Cuisine
La Lupa
Manalapan, NJ
10.2022 - 04.2025
- Created seasonal menus.
- Trained kitchen staff to follow the menu created to the highest standard possible.
- Ordered kitchen supplies to maintain consistent availability for menu execution.
- Oversaw inventory management to track stock, minimize waste, and budget food costs.
- Handmade made pasta creation and training.
- Made pizza from scratch and oven maintenance.
Su Chef
Lewis BBQ
Greenville, SC
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Ensured continuous operation of smokehouse for optimal meat preparation.
- Prepared handmade sausages for smoking, enhancing flavor profiles.
- Smoked various types of meats in six commercial tanks.
- Prepped brisket for smoking
- Prepped brisket for smoking and daily specials.
Cook
Rancho Lewis
Charleston, SC
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Worked sauté, grill, fryer, salad/cold food, and prep stations.
Optician
Hillsborough Vision Center
Hillsborough, New Jersey
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed adjustments and repairs to ensure optimal fit and comfort.
- Performed adjustments and repairs to ensure optimal fit and comfort
- Engaged customers to increase sales.
- Maintained sales floor inventory to support seamless customer service.
- Negotiated with sales representative.
- Experience with EyeMed, Davis Vision, VSP medical insurances and their ordering systems.
Assistant Manager
Mavis Tire
East Windsor, New Jersey
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed daily team operations to ensure seamless workflow.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordering to maintain stock levels.
- Guided customers through purchase process to enhance shopping experience.
- Scheduling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ06-2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Work Ethic and Reliability
- Customer Service and Support
- Bilingual Communication
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- ServSafe
Languages
English, Spanish
Timeline
Cook
Ciel Senior Living
05.2025 - Current
Chef de Cuisine
La Lupa
10.2022 - 04.2025
Su Chef
Lewis BBQ
03.2020 - 10.2022
Cook
Rancho Lewis
03.2020 - 10.2022
Optician
Hillsborough Vision Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager
Mavis Tire
03.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Plainfield High School