Jorge Gonzalez
Green Bay,Wi
Summary
High-performing Chef offering Number years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Chef/ Trainer
Chin Chin
2018.10 - 2023.12
- Managed all food supply orders with manufacturers and vendors and kept track of inventory.
- Educated employees in effective methods to avoid cross-contamination and ways to prepare dishes for patrons with food allergies.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere by promoting regular training and ensuring that employees felt valued for hard work.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Senior Sous Chef
PF Changs Restaurant
2014.04 - 2018.09
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Education
High School Diploma - Biology
Canoga Park Senior High School
Canoga Park, CA06.2009
Skills
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Culinary Staff Operations
- Health Department Regulations
- Performance Improvement Monitoring
- Menu Planning
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Purchasing
- Daily Kitchen Oversight
- Proper Food Storage
- Production Standards
- Employee Training
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Cost Control
- Restaurant Operation
- Inventory Control
- Delegating Work
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
Corporate Chef/ Trainer
Chin Chin
2018.10 - 2023.12
Senior Sous Chef
PF Changs Restaurant
2014.04 - 2018.09
High School Diploma - Biology
Canoga Park Senior High School
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