Julian Jimenez
A Touch of Italy
Las Vegas
2
Languages
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Work History
Sous Chef
9 Months- Collaborated with head chef to create seasonal menu items using fresh, local ingredients.
- Assisted in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and operational procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Supported daily operations by coordinating with front-of-house staff for timely service delivery.
- Contributed to recipe development by experimenting with flavors and presentation styles, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Junior Sous Chef
3 Years 8 Months- Trained new team members on culinary techniques and safety protocols.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Consistently met high standards of quality control by conducting thorough taste tests before serving each dish to customers.
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Delivered verbal culinary instruction and assignments to 10 kitchen staff members daily to promote successful dining experiences for clients.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
Relief Cook
1 Year 9 Months- Prepared diverse Italian dishes following traditional recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained new staff in food preparation techniques and kitchen workflow processes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize meal service timing during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation processes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Food safety
Kitchen management
Inventory management
Food presentation
Kitchen organization
Recipe development
Supervising food prep
Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Mentoring and coaching
Certification
SERVSAFE
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
A Touch of Italy
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Junior Sous Chef
Renault Winery Resort And Golf
05.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Relief Cook
A Touch of Italy
06.2020 - 03.2022Read More
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High School Diploma
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