Jose Larios
Clinton,Maryland
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise in preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. With a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, eager to secure a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals of providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
1stCook
Bourbon Steak At The Four Seasons Hotel
11.2017 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
1st Cook /Banquet Cook
Ritz Carlton
09.2011 - 05.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
1st Cook
Kingbird At The Water Gate Hotel
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Sauté Cook
Cafe Milano
01.2004 - 11.2015
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Leveraged scales, dishers and ladles to monitor portion control.
- Adhered to safety procedures for operating and cleaning kitchen tools and machinery to avoid injury.
Main Broiler
Morton Steak
02.2006 - 12.2011
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Effectively worked with various types of meats and handled them precisely to their recipes.
Education
High School
Skills
- Sauce Preparation
- Cutting Techniques
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Developing Menus
- Servsafe Certified
- Strong Butchery Skills
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Chef Assistance
- Food Handlers Certification
- Grill and Broiler Operation
Accomplishments
- Catered for VIP's such as Michelle obama, The pope, oscar de la hoya, elon musk, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and bill gates.
Additional Information
REFERENCES:
Chef Fabio Salvatore Cafe Milano (tel:202-333-6183)
Chef Massimo Vicidomini Il Posto (tel:240-338-5145)
Chef Ismael (tel:301-254-2329)
Chef Robert(tel:301-802-4161)
Chef Jin An (tel:347-623-0938)
Chef raul (tel:939-286-0882)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
1stCook
Bourbon Steak At The Four Seasons Hotel
11.2017 - Current
1st Cook
Kingbird At The Water Gate Hotel
11.2015 - 09.2017
1st Cook /Banquet Cook
Ritz Carlton
09.2011 - 05.2023
Main Broiler
Morton Steak
02.2006 - 12.2011
Sauté Cook
Cafe Milano
01.2004 - 11.2015
High School
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