Leonardo Alayon
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Westgate Resorts
Kissimmee, Florida
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for diverse menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team to ensure timely service during peak dining hours.
- Managed inventory levels and assisted with ordering supplies as needed.
- Supported head chef in training new kitchen staff on procedures and techniques.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
Lead Cook
Westgate Resorts
Kissimmee
04.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
The Grove Resort And Spa
Kissimmee, Florida
10.2020 - 12.2021
Cook
Westgate Resorts
Kissimmee
04.2017 - 10.2020
Education
San Juan Bautista
Maracay, AraguaLanguages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Sous Chef
Westgate Resorts
04.2025 - 08.2025
Lead Cook
Westgate Resorts
04.2024 - 04.2025
Cook
The Grove Resort And Spa
10.2020 - 12.2021
Cook
Westgate Resorts
04.2017 - 10.2020
San Juan Bautista