Jose De Los Santos
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
BQT Lead Cook
Concord Hospitality (The Ben hotel).
West Palm Beach, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintain stock levels.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
Catering Manager
Golden grill food and catering/ owner food truck
West Palm Beach, Florida
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated catering events for diverse clients, ensuring seamless execution and satisfaction.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and securing necessary supplies.
- Developed menus based on client preferences and dietary restrictions, enhancing customer experience.
Prep Cook/Lead Line Cook
Marriot Hotel
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared ingredients according to hotel recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen workstations.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation during busy service hours.
Education
Leadership Development
West Palm Beach, FloridaInternacional Cuisine
West Palm Beach, FloridaSkills
- Culinary creativity
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen management
- Menu development
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- Graduated in cuisine international.
- Leadership development by concord hospitality.
- Sarvsafe/ certification (FL)
- Ex owner of golden grill food and catering (food truck).
Accomplishments
- Leadership development
- Associated or lead of the month, (The Ben hotel) by concord hospitality.
- Associated or lead of the 3rd quarter.( the Ben hotel) by concord hospitality.
Affiliations
- Play baseball in my free time. I am a former professional baseball player in the minor leagues, so I really like working and sharing as a team.
- I usually read books and also spend time with my wife and family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BQT Lead Cook
Concord Hospitality (The Ben hotel).
09.2024 - Current
Catering Manager
Golden grill food and catering/ owner food truck
06.2023 - 10.2024
Prep Cook/Lead Line Cook
Marriot Hotel
03.2021 - 07.2023
Leadership Development
Internacional Cuisine