Jose Manuel Casas
Fillmore,Ca
Summary
I'm always motivated to do more, learn as much as I can, and love cooking every day. I am a highly motivated individual when it comes to cooking and will go above and beyond for the sake of food quality, flavor, technique, and event execution. I am skilled in building a professional culinary relationship with any team and a leader in the delivery of excellent customer service. Commitment and passion for the Culinary arts will always be my passion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Sous Chef
NBCUniversal Period
Universal City, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated food production activities in kitchen areas to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Assisted with menu planning, recipe development, and food cost analysis.
- Managed staff of cooks and other kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for events.
- Monitored quality and quantity of ingredients used in all dishes prepared by kitchen staff.
- Supervised catering staff during set up, service, and breakdown at events.
- Reviewed daily menus with chefs to ensure accuracy and consistency of dishes served.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary supplies for catered events on time and within budget.
- Provided guidance to new employees on cooking techniques, sanitation procedures, and customer service expectations.
- Communicated effectively with event planners regarding special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling techniques and safe food preparation methods.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Currently working with EATEC to insure correct inventoried transfers for catering product.
- Supporting the culinary team within the Theme Park and insuring all standers are met.
- Very capable to work in a fast paced environment and adjustable to any situation.
CATERING LEAD COOK
JOSE MANUEL CASAS
Universal City, CA
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Ensured adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations while preparing meals.
- Trained new employees in proper food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Provided guidance to kitchen staff on meal preparations according to recipes or special requests from customers.
- Worked with chefs to prepare custom menus, special meals and featured beverages.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Lead Cook
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner while enforcing established policies.
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines concerning safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
Cook / Lead Cook
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Education
High school Diploma -
01.2012
Los Angeles Mission College of Culinary Arts -
Skills
- Managing a team
- Mentoring
- Training
- Overcoming any Challenges
- Time management
- Able to cater at any request
- Recipe troubleshooting
- Menu development
- Recipe development
- Team building
- Banquet execution
- Fine dining
- Counseling
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Policies and procedures enforcement
- Training communication
- Savory cooking
- Pastry cooking
- Meat fabrication
- Fish fabrication
- Portion control
- Cleanliness
- Menu planning
- Knife and Cooking skills
- Computer skills
- Worked with EATEC
- Worked with Word
- Worked with Zebra
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen Operations
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Safety
- Employee Scheduling
- Menu Memorization
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Motivational team management
- Staff Scheduling
- Batch Cooking
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Employer
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Department
CATERING TEAM + SPECIAL EVENTS
Period
2016 - Present 2022
Current Role
Lead Cook
Personal Information
Title: CATERING LEAD COOK, Cook / Lead Cook
Languages
- ENGLISH
- SPANISH
Languages
English/Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Great with my hands
- Farm-to-table ready
- Fishing and hunting when I have the time
- I can't say no to a canele's
- Will devour a 2 inch steak blued in the middle
- Have 19 egg laying hens a potbelly pig who weighs ruffly 150#, two puppies named Xena and Gaby and a gray cat named CAT.
Timeline
Catering Sous Chef
NBCUniversal Period
10.2022 - Current
CATERING LEAD COOK
JOSE MANUEL CASAS
01.2017 - 09.2022
Lead Cook
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
01.2016 - 01.2022
Cook / Lead Cook
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
05.2015 - 01.2017