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JUAN MENDOZA

Laguna Niguel,United States

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals. Motivated professional dedicated to sourcing high-quality ingredients from local sources to drive farm-to-table menus. Proactive and adaptable team leader passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

inn at the mission Autograph collection
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2020 - Current
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.

Kitchen Supervisor

Montage Resort and Spa
Laguna Beach, CA
02.2004 - 03.2020
  • Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
  • Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.

Assistant Sous Chef

Saint Regis Hotels
Dana Point, CA
02.2005 - 05.2007
  • Assisted the Sous Chef in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to customers.
  • Monitored food supplies and placed orders as needed.
  • Supervised kitchen staff, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.

Kitchen Manager

Chart House
Dana Point, CA
04.1992 - 05.2004
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

INA. High School
San Salvador
11-1991

Skills

  • Employee Scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Cooking techniques
  • Operations Support
  • Motivational team management
  • Customer Service

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Sous Chef

inn at the mission Autograph collection
08.2020 - Current

Assistant Sous Chef

Saint Regis Hotels
02.2005 - 05.2007

Kitchen Supervisor

Montage Resort and Spa
02.2004 - 03.2020

Kitchen Manager

Chart House
04.1992 - 05.2004

High School Diploma -

INA. High School
JUAN MENDOZA