Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Leticia Arenas

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

To Enhance my Culinary Background and exceed all Expectations, Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Tournant

Bahia Resort and Hotel
11.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded successful catering events, coordinating menu planning, food preparation, and presentation for various functions.
  • Contributed to menu design by suggesting new dish ideas based on current culinary trends or seasonal ingredient availability.
  • Maintained consistent high-quality standards by conducting regular quality checks of all ingredients, preparation methods, and finished dishes.
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, directing a team of cooks to ensure timely production of meals during peak service hours.
  • Supported executive chef with administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and staff evaluations to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Trained, supervised and relieved chefs at variety of food preparation stations.
  • Assisted executive chef in the creation of daily specials that highlighted unique flavor combinations and showcased culinary expertise.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations through diligent monitoring of food storage practices and adherence to sanitation guidelines.
  • Implemented cost control measures to minimize expenses while maintaining exceptional quality in every dish served.

Cook 1

Hotel Del Coronado
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.

Banquet Cook/ Line Cook

Dana Hotel and Spa
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Worked large banquet parties. From prep work to team work. Assuring all work was up to standard at its best.
  • Working at an extremely fast paced
  • Multitasking with prep work and Customer orders
  • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils and equipment

Banquet Chef

The Lot La Jolla
  • Assisting the Executive Chef
  • Strive to improve service and performance
  • Determining how food should be presented and creating decorative food displays
  • Provide training for new colleagues
  • Executing large banquets while providing excellent work as an individual or a team member

Line cook

The catamaran Resort and Hotel Mission Bay
  • Assisting all areas of line work (sauté, pantry, grill, desserts, banquet, expo) open to any position the Chef put me in

Education

High School -

Rancho Buena Vista High School
01.2003

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Work at a fast pace
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Project Management
  • Reliable
  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Food presentation
  • Safety management
  • Mentoring and coaching

References

  • Executive Chef Augie Saucedo, Chefa.Saucedo@gmail.com, (951)756-9357
  • Sous Chef Anthony Garcia, SD921541993@icloud.com, (619)603-3274

Timeline

Chef De Tournant

Bahia Resort and Hotel
11.2024 - Current

Cook 1

Hotel Del Coronado
07.2023 - 11.2024

Banquet Cook/ Line Cook

Dana Hotel and Spa
03.2020 - 09.2022

High School -

Rancho Buena Vista High School

Banquet Chef

The Lot La Jolla

Line cook

The catamaran Resort and Hotel Mission Bay