Kenny Ramirez
Miami,FL
Summary
Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Bulla Gastrobar
Coral Gables, Florida
10.2022 - 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.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Adhered to portion control guidelines set forth by management in order to maintain cost-efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with chefs and managers to ensure smooth operations within the kitchen.
- Prepared weekly grocery order for food purchasing, properly receiving and storing food and supplies.
- Planned work schedules, arranging for substitutes when required and maintained employee timesheets.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Kitchen Supervisor
Pisco y Nazca
Doral, Florida
11.2021 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Maintained records of employee attendance and payroll information.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of meals to guests.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Performed regular inspections of storage areas, coolers, freezers, ovens.
- Established standards for portion sizes and plating presentation.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
Line Cook
La Fontana Ristorante Italiano
Doral, FL
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Education
Human Resources -
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin University
Venezuela10-2018
Skills
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Safety
- Cost Control
- Workflow Optimization
- Inventory Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Operations Support
- Detail Oriented
- Supervising Food Prep
- Kitchen Organization
- Positive and professional
- Staff Training
Certification
- ServeSafe food manager
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bulla Gastrobar
10.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Pisco y Nazca
11.2021 - 11.2022
Line Cook
La Fontana Ristorante Italiano
11.2019 - 12.2020
Human Resources -
Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacin University
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