Jonathan Martinez
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Seeking a position where my education and professional experience will allow me to make an immediate contribution as an integral part of a progressive company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sous Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Gainesville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with menu planning, recipe development, and food cost analysis.
- Managed staff of cooks and other kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for events.
- Monitored quality and quantity of ingredients used in all dishes prepared by kitchen staff.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met while preparing and serving food.
- Ensured proper storage of all food items to minimize waste or spoilage.
- Reviewed daily menus with chefs to ensure accuracy and consistency of dishes served.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary supplies for catered events on time and within budget.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and placed orders as needed for catering supplies.
- Provided guidance to new employees on cooking techniques, sanitation procedures, and customer service expectations.
Sous Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Old Westbury, NY
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Assisted with menu planning, recipe development, and food cost analysis.
- Managed staff of cooks and other kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for events.
- Monitored quality and quantity of ingredients used in all dishes prepared by kitchen staff.
Lead Cook
Sodexo USA Amsterdamn senior living
Port Washington, NY
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
Line Cook
sodexo at american express lounge at jfk
Queens, NY
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Line Cook
crescent beach club
Bayville, NY
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Lead Cook
Metropolis Country Club
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Right hand to the sous chef.
- Ensure all of the daily duties was accomplished.
- Took count of all deliveries throughout the day.
- Ensure monthly inventory was in order.
- Prepped and cooked all items for every event.
- Worked under celebrity chef Maurice Hurley.
Lead Cook Global Cook
Restaurant Associates
New York, NY
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Cook daily breakfast and lunch for clients.
- Lunch menu varies daily from different worldwide cuisines.
- Make seasonal antipasti daily.
- Make my own menu on weekly basis.
Line Cook
Eataly
New York, NY
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Line Cook
La Marina
New York, NY
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Working various Position in a high Volume A la carte kitchen.
- Responsible for daily prep for intense service.
- Worked side by side to celebrity chefs Kelvin Fernandez and Jose De Jesus.
- Responsible for daily set up and break down of station worked.
College Laboratory Technician
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
08.2009 - 09.2015
- Assist professors and students with running specialized computer software that allows for simplified voice recording and diction Regularly maintain an organized and clean lab environment to assure the safety and comfort of students and professors.
Pastry Chef; Pantry Cook
Miranda Restaurant
Brooklyn, NY
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Supervising the kitchen of a high-end dining establishment Liaison between upper management and front-line employees Responsible for the preparation and completion of all in-house desserts and pastries Cold-line food preparation and specialization in fresh pasta-making.
Line cook
Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Food preparation and handling at the kitchen of the Whispering Canyon in the Wilderness Lodge Resort Up-scale cuisine plating in one of the Magic Kingdom’s most intense kitchen environments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
New York City College Of Technology
2015
High School Diploma -
Family Academy
2009
Skills
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Inventory up keep
- Safety
- Fluent in Spanish
- Supervising
- Recipe creation
- Sauce preparation
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Food storage
- Food presentation
- Ingredient inspection
- Foodservice sanitation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Active listener
- Cleaning and organization
- Effective prioritization
- Punctual and honest
- Multitasking
References
References Upon request
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Trailed at D.B Bistro for two weeks in 2015
- Won a eat komeda cooking competition in aug 2018
Timeline
Catering Sous Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
01.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
09.2021 - 12.2023
Lead Cook
Sodexo USA Amsterdamn senior living
04.2021 - 09.2021
Line Cook
sodexo at american express lounge at jfk
09.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
crescent beach club
06.2020 - 09.2020
Lead Cook
Metropolis Country Club
05.2017 - 08.2017
Lead Cook Global Cook
Restaurant Associates
07.2016 - 05.2017
Line Cook
Eataly
02.2016 - 07.2016
Line Cook
La Marina
05.2015 - 02.2016
Pastry Chef; Pantry Cook
Miranda Restaurant
05.2014 - 04.2015
Line cook
Walt Disney World
06.2013 - 01.2014
College Laboratory Technician
New York City College of Technology, CUNY
08.2009 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
New York City College Of Technology
High School Diploma -
Family Academy
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