Leopoldo Pimentel
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Land & Sea restaurant, excelling in inventory management and knife skills. Proven ability to enhance food presentation and maintain high food safety standards, contributing to increased kitchen productivity and guest satisfaction. Skilled in recipe execution and adept at thriving in fast-paced environments.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook & Cleaning
Land & Sea restaurant Ca.
San Francisco, California
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Painting Helper
Fredy’s company
San Francisco, California
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Transported materials from storage areas to work sites as needed.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Organized supplies and tracked stock levels to maintain inventory records and request reorders.
- Diluted paint with mineral spirits when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Filled cracks and breaks in plaster surfaces with putty or epoxy compounds.
- Cleaned up job sites after each day's work was complete.
- Painted walls and other large areas using brushes, rollers and spray guns.
- Communicated with crew leader to receive new job assignments.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Assisted in mixing colors and tints for custom color matching projects.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as solvents and thinners.
Line Cook and Prep
Global catering gourmet
San Francisco, California
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Pharmacy Owner
Nueva Jerusalen
Guatemala, Chimaltenango
01.1997 - 03.2013
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Advised health care providers on appropriate medication therapies based on patient needs.
- Provided advice on the selection, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage of medications.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Guatemala City10-1997
Skills
- Inventory management
- Knife skills
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety compliance
- Recipe execution
- Portion control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Recipe adherence
Timeline
Line Cook & Cleaning
Land & Sea restaurant Ca.
01.2022 - 10.2024
Painting Helper
Fredy’s company
03.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook and Prep
Global catering gourmet
06.2013 - 03.2016
Pharmacy Owner
Nueva Jerusalen
01.1997 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
High School
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