Dynamic Sous Chef skilled in training, organization, and attention to detail. Proven track record of creating seasonal dishes and maintaining health standards, ready to enhance culinary excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Ostia
Houston
07.2023 - 09.2025
Responsible for the preparation and production of all food items in the restaurant.
Maintained health code standards and practices.
Trained new and current employees.
Ability to prepare and work at all stations, as needed, on a regular basis.
Responsible for all butchery and fabrication of proteins used in the restaurant.
Helped place orders and maintained inventory of all food-related stocks.
Worked with the chef team to create and implement new seasonal dishes.
Line Cook/Jr. Sous Chef
Eunice
Houston
12.2021 - 06.2023
Responsible for the preparation and production of all food items in the restaurant.
Maintained health code standards and practices.
Trained new and current employees.
Ability to prepare and work at all stations, as needed, on a regular basis.
Responsible for all butchery and fabrication of proteins used in the restaurant.
Helped place orders and maintained the inventory of all food-related stocks.
Worked with the chef team to create and implement new seasonal dishes.
Responsible for sending and receiving business invoices with corporate headquarters' accounting.
Sushi Line Cook
Shun Japanese Kitchen
Houston
12.2018 - 12.2019
Was responsible for the preparation and production of all food items on the cold/raw station.
Helped with the cleaning and preparation of all seafood used in the restaurant.
Maintained health code standards and practices.
Education
Diploma -
James Bowie High School
Austin, TX
05.2014
Skills
Leadership
Punctuality
Organization
Attitude
Food preparation
Inventory management
Kitchen workflow optimization
Butchery techniques
References
Ray Melendi, Executive Chef, Ostia, raymelendi@ostiahou.com, 305-299-6708