Juan Arellano
SANTA ANA,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than [15] years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills. High-performing Chef offering 15 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Balboa Bay Club And Resort
06.2014 - 06.2023
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Lead Cook
Pf Changs
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook Trainer
Bjs Restaurants Inc
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Implemented training for front-of-house team members to understand kitchen procedures.
- Supported management strategies to build cooperative and skilled kitchen team.
- Cooked same meals over and over during shifts with exact quality results.
- Stayed current on specialized kitchen terminology and menu item abbreviations to best train workers for fast-paced work.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
- Learned how to prepare menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
- Directed team in off-peak ingredient preparation and restocking work.
- Enforced cooking, plating and garnishing rules across shifts and staff members.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
Unitec Campus Queretaro
Queretaro Mexico01.1998
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Organization and Prioritization
- Contamination Prevention
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Estimate Food Needs
- Attention to Detail
- Verify Food Quality
- Creative Thinking
- Kitchen Staff Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Balboa Bay Club And Resort
06.2014 - 06.2023
Lead Cook
Pf Changs
02.2011 - 08.2014
Line Cook Trainer
Bjs Restaurants Inc
01.2001 - 04.2004
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
Unitec Campus Queretaro
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