Jose Bell
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
To obtain a career with in the company where I can grow and demonstrate my knowledge and capabilities through customer service and business management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Brio Tuscan Grille
Pembroke Pines, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef
- Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste
- Oversees and supervises kitchen staff
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance
- Prepares food properly
- Schedules staff shifts
- Trains new employees
- Orders food supplies
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment
- Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen
Sous Chef
Casablanca Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management and training of kitchen staff
- Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production
- Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order
- Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner
- Assume the role as Executive Chef in his or her absence
- Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications
- Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met
- Assure kitchen personnel is trained in best cleanliness and sanitation practices
Sous Chef
Spatch Peri Peri Chicken
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversees and supervises kitchen staff
- Assists with inventory, and management of supplies
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition
- Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards
- Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen's performance
- Prepares food properly
- Schedules staff shifts
- Trains new employees
- Orders food supplies
- Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment
- Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen
Line Cook
BRU'S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
Pompano Beach, FL
11.2016 - 03.2020
- My duties as a line cook was to insure the all orders was done correctly and check in food orders as the delivery comes in
Line Cook
The Foundry
Pompano Beach, FL
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Cooking and preparing dishes to restaurants high standard also making sure that all ingredients is on point
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Coral Springs, FL
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsibility cold side such as pizzas, apps, and salads and also hot side such as pasta etc
Driver Pizza Marker
Papa Johns
Tamarac, FL
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Ensured that all oven are turn on and all food has been prep before lunch time
- Trained fellow employees on how to prepare the food order and how to take orders on the computer and how to operate cash register to ensure that business to run in a professional manner
- Ensured that all orders has been drop off and accounted for before the driver goes out
Merchandiser
Kelloggs Snacks
Weston, FL
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Rotated manufacturer products as needed
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays
- Traveled to the market, visited vendors and assisted buyers with merchandise selection
- Planned and coordinated the availability of products for advertising and promotion purposes
- Organized on-site trainings to educate management and sales staff on benefits and care of product lines
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule
- Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and pallet jack
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing
- Led merchandise selection, pricing, planning and marketing
Driver / Warehouse
Bennett Auto Supply
Pompano Beach, FL
10.2007 - 04.2009
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and all transportation arrangements for merchandise
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing
- Completed stock orders and managed inventory levels
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support the business
- Tracked and recapped key item performance
- Organized and tracked departmental receipt flow for new and reordered merchandise
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and pallet jack
General Maintenace Technician
Goodyear Gemini
Tamarac, FL
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Maintain the quality in operation of customers' vehicles, through properly completing oil changes; aligning, rotating, and/or changing tires, repair and/or replacing brakes, ensuring that the vehicles is well maintain in good working order
- Ensure that quality of operation of customers' engine is maintained, through repairing such as alternators, starters, front and rear axles ball joints and water pumps
- Assisted manager with customers in completing tire purchases inspecting the tire for dry wall cracks and wearing on the tires
- Ensure that inventory is accurate and updated regularly
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
Margate, FL
11.2001 - 02.2003
- Open and closed the store the store at the appropriate scheduled time
- Maintained business operations such as food order inventory hiring new employees calling in the end of the sales and money drops
- Ensured that all ovens are turn on and all food has been prep before lunch time and purchases are accounted for
- Trained fellow employees on how to prepare the food order and how to take over the phone and also how to operate cash register to ensure that business to run in a professional manner
- Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the restaurant's beauty
Food Court and Arcade General Manager
FunScape
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.1998 - 11.2001
- Employee of the month for three consecutive months
- Determined candidates appropriate employment with the company
- Trained fellow employees on appropriate operational procedures, to ensure that business to run in a professional manner
- Ensured that all ingredients for food were appropriately documented and counted for
- Ensured that all dates on the products are up dated and keep fresh
- Ensured that all money received was appropriately counted and deposited to the bank daily
- Organized and planned scheduled birthdays parties and special events for customers
- Established first impressions for customer, through greeting them upon arrival
- When they are scheduled to arrive for their birthday party or special events
Education
High school diploma -
Charlotte Amalie High School
St Thomas, VI06.1996
Skills
- Retail sales professional
- Customer service-oriented
- Inventory control
- Excellent communication skills
- Pricing controls
- Creative
- Product inventory counts
- Vendor relations
- Markdown procedures
- Fashion industry knowledge
- Reliable and punctual
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Culinary Experience
Timeline
Sous Chef
Brio Tuscan Grille
09.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Casablanca Cafe
02.2022 - 09.2022
Sous Chef
Spatch Peri Peri Chicken
10.2020 - 02.2022
Line Cook
BRU'S ROOM SPORTS GRILL
11.2016 - 03.2020
Line Cook
The Foundry
11.2016 - 01.2020
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2016 - 12.2016
Driver Pizza Marker
Papa Johns
11.2012 - 11.2016
Merchandiser
Kelloggs Snacks
03.2008 - 01.2010
Driver / Warehouse
Bennett Auto Supply
10.2007 - 04.2009
General Maintenace Technician
Goodyear Gemini
03.2003 - 07.2007
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
11.2001 - 02.2003
Food Court and Arcade General Manager
FunScape
12.1998 - 11.2001
High school diploma -
Charlotte Amalie High School
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