Kelvin Diaz
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills. Meticulous and Eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
03.2007 - Current
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Cook
Atlantic Shores
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Aramark
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Purple Cow Restaurant
09.2000 - 06.2003
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Restaurant Busser
Purple Cow Restaurant
09.1999 - 09.2000
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Assisted with moving tables, chairs and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Provided respectful and courteous bussing services while operating within active dining rooms.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales
Providence08.2005
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Production Preparation
- Company Quality Standards
- Tracking Procedures
- Guest Satisfaction
- Performance Review
- Upscale Dining
- Menu Planning
- High-Volume Environments
- Employee Training
Certification
Food Certified Manager
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
03.2007 - Current
Cook
Atlantic Shores
03.2005 - 03.2007
Cook
Aramark
06.2003 - 01.2005
Cook
Purple Cow Restaurant
09.2000 - 06.2003
Restaurant Busser
Purple Cow Restaurant
09.1999 - 09.2000
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales
Food Certified Manager
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