Luciano Gutierrez Jr
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, excelling in food safety and staff management. Proven track record in developing innovative menus and streamlining kitchen operations, enhancing efficiency and minimizing waste. Skilled in food preparation and communication, ensuring high-quality meal delivery and compliance with health standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and executed daily menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance flavor profiles.
- Trained new cooks on cooking techniques, equipment usage, and kitchen protocols.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient workflow processes for meal preparation.
Head Night Cook
Solutions Healthcare Group
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff during evening shifts, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed efficient prep schedules to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new cooks on menu items, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment usage.
- Collaborated with management to streamline inventory processes and minimize food waste.
Split Shift Cook
Regency Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in food preparation tasks, ensuring timely service delivery during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and special dietary requests from customers.
- 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.
Overnight Cook
Jack in the Box
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standardized recipes and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and ovens, with attention to safety protocols.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels for food supplies to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely preparation of orders during peak hours.
- Implemented quality control measures to guarantee freshness and presentation of dishes.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage for operational efficiency.
- Monitored food safety practices to maintain compliance with health regulations and standards.
Education
Diploma - None
Jefferson Davis High School
Houston, TX05.2000
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Food storage
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Staff management
- Sanitation standards
- Inventory oversight
- Cooking
- Special diets
- Food safety procedures
- Food allergy safety
- Safety and health guidelines
- Safe food handling
- Batch cooking
Certification
Texas food handler education or training program
Timeline
Head Cook
Regency Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
07.2024 - Current
Head Night Cook
Solutions Healthcare Group
09.2023 - 07.2024
Split Shift Cook
Regency Healthcare
06.2022 - 09.2023
Overnight Cook
Jack in the Box
09.2020 - 09.2021
Diploma - None
Jefferson Davis High School
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