Jose Nicolas Guardado
Silver Spring,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record of enhancing menu offerings and elevating food quality at Guardado's Restaurant. Skilled in recipe and menu development, adept at kitchen equipment maintenance, and known for exceptional leadership in training teams. Achieved significant revenue growth through innovative culinary techniques and effective cost control, demonstrating both creative and managerial excellence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Guardado's Restaurant
12.2006 - Current
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
- Create a menu from the scratch
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling procedures when applicable within the warehouse setting.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and increase overall productivity within the warehouse team.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, preventing stockouts and overstock situations that could negatively impact business operations.
- Expanded culinary knowledge through continuous research on new techniques, flavors, and trends within the industry as a means of staying current with evolving consumer tastes.
Salad Maker/Chef Manager
Jaleo
03.1991 - 02.2007
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for diverse salad options.
- Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
- Contributed to overall workplace safety by promptly addressing spills or other hazards within the salad prep area.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by preparing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Trained new staff members in proper food handling procedures, safety protocols, and efficient salad preparation techniques.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
- Developed strong relationships with local produce suppliers, ensuring optimal freshness of ingredients used in salads.
- Mastered various knife skills, chopping and slicing ingredients quickly without compromising quality.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items or customer preferences, adjusting recipes as needed for maximum satisfaction.
- Increased sales of specialty salads through effective marketing strategies such as daily specials or limited-time offers.
- Placed orders from vendor for different kinds of produce
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Diswasher/Salad Maker
Hay Adams Hotel
03.1989 - 08.1990
- Enhanced salad presentation with attention to detail and creative arrangements.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak service hours.
- Wash dishes and do all of the food prep for all of the salad in the menu
Diswasher/Salad Maker
The Childe Harold
11.1981 - 03.1989
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently providing fresh and high-quality salads.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders through efficient assembly line organization and communication with other team members.
- Reduced food waste by utilizing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
- Wash dishes and do the food prep for all of the different salads that were on the menu
Education
High School Diploma -
Jucuaran, Usulutan
El Salvador10.1981
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Menu development
- Food quality
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Chef
Guardado's Restaurant
12.2006 - Current
Salad Maker/Chef Manager
Jaleo
03.1991 - 02.2007
Diswasher/Salad Maker
Hay Adams Hotel
03.1989 - 08.1990
Diswasher/Salad Maker
The Childe Harold
11.1981 - 03.1989
High School Diploma -
Jucuaran, Usulutan
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