Juan Rodriguez Jr.
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Chef offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Downey's House
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
Line Cook
Firstwatch
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Wok Cook/Line Lead
P.F. Chang's
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Worked quickly to stay ahead of demanding customer loads during rush periods without sacrificing quality.
- Followed recipes closely to prepare delicious meals in line with restaurants' reputation.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Familiarized with wok cook techniques and recipes.
Gourmet Chef
Giant Eagle Market District
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Organized food preparation and cooking activities to ensure that meals are prepared in a timely manner.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh12-2009
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Recruitment
- Menu Preparation
- Food Preparation
- High-Volume Dining
- Recipe Creation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Downey's House
08.2018 - Current
Line Cook
Firstwatch
08.2016 - 06.2018
Wok Cook/Line Lead
P.F. Chang's
08.2015 - 09.2017
Gourmet Chef
Giant Eagle Market District
07.2014 - 07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
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