Karen Rubio Gonzalez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Ruth Chris Steakhouse, excelling in food safety and employee training. Proven track record in enhancing menu offerings and supervising high-quality food preparation. Bilingual leader adept at managing inventory and fostering teamwork to deliver exceptional guest services. Reliable and committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Supervisor
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
San Antonio, Texas
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Pantry Cook
Ruth's Chris Steak House
San Antonio, TX
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepare and maintain cool items, including salads, appetizers, and desserts.
- Ensure cleanliness and inventory management in the pantry area.
- Assist with meal prep activities.
- Monitoring food plating and temperature to ensure food safety and quality.
Lead Receiver
Southern Warehouse & Distribution
San Antonio, TX
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Handle the receiving of items in a warehouse or backroom of a store
- Ensures that the shipments are inspected, sorted and stored in the warehouse or stocked on shelves as needed
Mechanic
US Army
San Antonio, TX
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Supervise and perform maintenance, repair, and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Select armored vehicles that serve the Army in a variety of mission-critical roles
- Inspect, service, maintain, repair, replace, adjust, and test wheeled vehicles
- Material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components, and automotive electrical systems, including wiring
- Harnesses and starting and charging systems
Education
Wheeled Mechanic -
91B10 Mechanic School
Fort Jackson, SC12.2012
Skills
- Restaurant experience
- Time management
- Food service
- Bilingual
- Leadership
- Guest services
- Food safety
- Employee training
- Reliability
- Food preparation supervision
Awards
- Texas Medal of Merit
- National Service Ribbon
- Army Achievement Medal
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Sous Chef
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
06.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
04.2020 - 06.2023
Pantry Cook
Ruth's Chris Steak House
03.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Receiver
Southern Warehouse & Distribution
05.2016 - 07.2017
Mechanic
US Army
02.2012 - 01.2017
Wheeled Mechanic -
91B10 Mechanic School