Jose Gonzalez
Kihei,HI
Summary
High-performing Chef offering [Number] years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Cafe O'lei Restaurants
05.2022 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Created unique daily specials that attracted repeat clientele and generated positive word-of-mouth referrals for the restaurant.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Sous Chef
Nalu's South Shore Grill
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Lead Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
- Upheld strict adherence to food safety regulations by regularly sanitizing workstations and monitoring cooking temperatures for optimal results.
Line Cook
Roasted Chiles
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Dishwasher
Roasted Chiles
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined dishwashing processes by prioritizing incoming dirty dishes based on usage needs of the kitchen staff.
- Improved workflow efficiency in tight spaces while maneuvering heavy trays of dirty dishes from the dining room to the dishwashing station without incident.
Dishwasher
Pita Paradise, Maui ,Hawaii
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by following proper procedures for washing cutting boards, knives, and other essential tools.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Line Cook
Fabiani's Ristorante
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maui High School
Kahului, HI05.2019
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Chef
Cafe O'lei Restaurants
05.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Nalu's South Shore Grill
05.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
09.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Roasted Chiles
04.2016 - 03.2018
Dishwasher
Roasted Chiles
06.2015 - 03.2016
Dishwasher
Pita Paradise, Maui ,Hawaii
06.2015 - 03.2016
Line Cook
Fabiani's Ristorante
06.2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Maui High School