Jorge Martinez
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Daiquiri Deck
08.2022 - Current
- Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
- Followed company, safety, security policies and procedures.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Kitchen Manager
Daiquiri Deck
11.2012 - 08.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Line Cook
Daiquiri Deck
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Keiser University
Lakewood Ranch, FL05.2024
Skills
- Worker Training
- Food Safety
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory Control
- Work Station Assignments
- Work Schedule Creation
- Orientation and Onboarding
- Food Portion Specification
- Safety Training
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Food Safety Understanding
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Daiquiri Deck
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Daiquiri Deck
11.2012 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Daiquiri Deck
01.2010 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Keiser University
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