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John Diodoro

Providence,RI

Summary

Dynamic sous chef with over 9 years of experience in high-volume kitchens. Expertise in food preparation, kitchen organization, and mentoring junior chefs. Dedicated to maintaining exceptional food safety standards while delivering innovative menu items.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Himmel Haus
South Lake Tahoe, CA
01.2017 - 06.2026
  • Led kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and high-quality standards.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork in fast-paced environment.
  • Developed seasonal menu items, incorporating local ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
  • Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency in service delivery.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and equipment operation for compliance and efficiency.

Cook, Waiter

Verde Mexican Rotisserie
South Lake Tahoe, CA
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Prepared and executed diverse menu items adhering to authentic Mexican recipes.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Cook, Server

Blue Dog Pizza Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016

Server, Busser, Runner

Il Fornaio Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2015 - 01.2016

Education

High School Diploma -

Freedom High School
Oakley, CA
07.2013

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Knife skills
  • Supervising food prep
  • Pastry skills

Timeline

Sous Chef

Himmel Haus
01.2017 - 06.2026

Cook, Waiter

Verde Mexican Rotisserie
01.2016 - 01.2017

Cook, Server

Blue Dog Pizza Tahoe
01.2016 - 10.2016

Server, Busser, Runner

Il Fornaio Walnut Creek
01.2015 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Freedom High School