Jose Sandoval
Summary
Dynamic culinary leader skilled in training, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and uphold high food quality standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
The Raymond 1886 Restaurant
Pasadena, California
07.2025 - Current
- Led kitchen team in preparing diverse menu items daily.
- Coordinated food presentation and service during peak hours.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee that high standards were maintained.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure stock availability.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Benihana Restaurant
Arcadia, California
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals using traditional Japanese techniques.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported team members during busy service periods to enhance efficiency.
Chef
18BIN LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain food quality standards.
Cook
Atomic Golf
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Distributed food to service staff, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Verified completed orders for accuracy in quantity and quality standards.
Junior Sous Chef
Westin Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for diverse culinary offerings.
- Ensured accurate completion of prep lists and production sheets on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with the executive chef on inventory management and ordering supplies.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blair High School
Pasadena, CA06-2003
Skills
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Food plating
- Inventory management
- Food inventory management
- Training new cooks
- Kitchen supervision
- Food safety regulations
- Food safety monitoring
- Nutritional planning
- Budget management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Food safety
Timeline
Lead Cook
The Raymond 1886 Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Benihana Restaurant
06.2025 - 04.2026
Chef
18BIN LLC
04.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
Atomic Golf
01.2024 - 06.2024
Junior Sous Chef
Westin Hotel
05.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Blair High School