Jose Claudio
Mount Pleasant,TN
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with over 10 years of diverse experience in fine dining, hotels, and catering environments. Committed to delivering exceptional service and crafting innovative, mouthwatering dishes that elevate the dining experience while ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations effectively and lead teams to success in fast-paced settings. Eager to leverage culinary expertise and creativity in a dynamic role that offers new challenges and opportunities for growth. Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Circa Grill
Thompson's Station, TN
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications and seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen operations for improved efficiency.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Line Cook
Southall Farm and Inn
Franklin, TN
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness by adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring freshness and proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during events.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and high-pressure environments during game days.
Sous Chef
Tupelo Honey Cafe
Frisco, TX
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Managed food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications and seasonal ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Solo Farm and Table/ HONEY PIE
South Londonderry, VT
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Sous Chef
- Assisted the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations of a busy restaurant.
- Led a team of 10 kitchen staff, delegating responsibilities and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Prepared and presented dishes according to established recipes and guest preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Prep for service
- Break down fish, lamb, pork, rabbit, chicken, squid, beef, grind beef
- Prepared high-quality dishes using seasonal ingredients in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely food preparation and presentation.
- Assisted in menu development by providing input on ingredient sourcing and dish execution.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Lead Line Cook
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service efficiency during peak hours.
- Executed food safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Lead Line Cook
Etc Nashville
Greenhills, TN
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Line Cook Worked in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals for events and functions.
- Executed various cooking techniques, ensuring consistency and presentation of menu items.
- Collaborated with event planners and clients to create customized menus.
- Assisted with food preparation, plating, and sanitation duties as required.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Cabana Nashville
Nashville, TN
09.2009 - 02.2015
- Ordering, inventory lead line cook Prep Saute station made daily specials help team to get ready for service.
Education
GED -
Board of Education
Dallas, TX02-2021
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Culinary team leadership
- Food safety
- Proper food handling techniques
- Artistic plating techniques
- Strategic menu planning
- Culinary preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Safety management
- Supervising food prep
- Mentoring and coaching
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Detail-oriented
- Butchery skills
- Kitchen management
- Sanitation procedures
- Recipe creation
- Sauce preparation
- Farm to table
- Recipe development
- Comprehensive ingredient understanding
- Advanced culinary knife techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Circa Grill
11.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Southall Farm and Inn
05.2024 - 04.2025
Sous Chef
Tupelo Honey Cafe
10.2022 - 05.2024
Lead Line Cook
Dallas Cowboys Football Club
01.2021 - 09.2021
Line Cook/Sous Chef
Solo Farm and Table/ HONEY PIE
12.2018 - 11.2022
Lead Line Cook
Etc Nashville
08.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Cabana Nashville
09.2009 - 02.2015
GED -
Board of Education