Jose Llaca
Orlando
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Marialina LLC, where innovative dish development and quality control established a stellar reputation. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and food presentation skills, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. Achieved near-perfect customer satisfaction at Kabooki Sushi through effective kitchen leadership and allergen awareness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Sous Chef
Marialina LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Developed new dishes with innovative techniques.
- Interacted with guests to gather feedback on menu offerings.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Conducted regular inventory checks for freshness of ingredients.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
Assistant Sous Chef
Walt Disney World Resort
06.2019 - Current
- Proactively identified potential bottlenecks in the cooking process, implementing solutions to maintain smooth workflow.
- Continuously improved culinary techniques through ongoing professional development courses and workshops.
- Collaborated with the culinary team on special events, providing exceptional dining experiences for guests.
- Maintained high sanitation standards by regularly cleaning workspaces, equipment, and utensils.
- Ensured consistent food quality by closely monitoring preparation and presentation standards.
- Supported Sous Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation for guests.
Lead Line Cook
Kabooki Sushi
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Entrepreneurship
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Sous Chef
Marialina LLC
08.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Kabooki Sushi
11.2020 - 04.2024
Assistant Sous Chef
Walt Disney World Resort
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary Entrepreneurship
Bergen Community College
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