Jose Urteaga
Guttenberg,NJ
Summary
High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities with over 8 years of experience. Results-oriented and hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and focused mentality. Resourceful and detail-oriented with extensive experience in food and service industries. Fantastic with knowledge of Kitchen//Packing establishment management and employee supervision. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Culinary Supervisor (Citadel LLC, Corp)
Restaurant Associates A Division Of Compass Group
01.2023 - Current
- Used and trained other Citadel Unit Culinary Team on MyOrder/Buysmart to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department on Compass MyOrders Purchasing, HSS Audits, Kitchen, FOH, etc.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for our Monthly On-site Activations.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports to management for financial overview.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen and Sysco Paper Products
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback via Medallia on product quality and service levels.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff for better understanding of the Daily Specials and/or Activations so they can better give great menu description for the guests.
- Adjusted and modified menu item recipes to better improve food cost and reduced waste via Caterxpert platform.
Culinary Supervisor- Citadel LLC (Corporate Din.)
Great Performances Catering
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Supervised team in establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels and kept food costs in line with budget limitations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Planned and managed menus for weekly offerings and special events.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Packing Supervisor
Great Performances Catering (Commissary)
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Supervised staff of 6 in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employees skill set.
- Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals.
- Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Worked closely with Executive Chef and Cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
- Utilized appropriate packing materials to guarantee fragile products arrived undamaged.
Kitchen Team Leader
Great Performances Catering
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
- Collaborated with chef to schedule shifts for kitchen personnel to improve staffing levels during busy periods.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Butcher Assistant
Fleishers Craft Butchery
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Made sausage by preparing seasoned ground meat, pumping ingredients into casing using equipment and tying off ends of casing.
- Cured and smoked meats such as beef, pork, and lamb.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Trained new employees on cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05.2019
GED -
North Bergen High School
North Bergen, NJ06.2014
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Caterxpert
- MyOrders/MyRequests/Buysmart/Foodbuy
- MyFinance/MyStaff
- Packing/Commissary Kitchen
- Strong Culinary Arts background
- Food safety/HSS
- Servsafe Manager
- Waste Not
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Leading Culinary Supervisor (Citadel LLC, Corp)
Restaurant Associates A Division Of Compass Group
01.2023 - Current
Culinary Supervisor- Citadel LLC (Corporate Din.)
Great Performances Catering
12.2019 - 01.2023
Packing Supervisor
Great Performances Catering (Commissary)
05.2018 - 04.2021
Butcher Assistant
Fleishers Craft Butchery
01.2017 - 12.2017
Kitchen Team Leader
Great Performances Catering
11.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Hudson County Community College
GED -
North Bergen High School
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