Juan Coronado
Dallas,TX
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
The Tradition Senior Living
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Kitchen Manager
The Tradition Senior Living
Dallas, TX
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
Education
High School Diploma -
CBTA
08-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
University of Matehuala
Mexico Skills
- Employee Scheduling
- Food Safety
- Station oversight
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Plating
- Food Preparation
- Detail Oriented
- Knife Skills
- Food preparation supervision
- Safe Food Handling
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Food spoilage prevention
- Positive and professional
- Team Leadership
- Heavy Lifting
- Performance Improvement
- Vendor Relations
- Staff Motivation
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Management
- Kitchen leadership
Certification
- Food Manager Servsafe
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Tradition Senior Living
08.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
The Tradition Senior Living
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Food Manager Servsafe
High School Diploma -
CBTA
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
University of Matehuala
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