Luis Lozano
Jersey City,USA
Summary
Hard-working professional with experience in ingredient pairings, plating, food presentation, and nutrition. Frequently praised as adaptable by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Pierrer Hotel
New York, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Chef de Partie
Majorelle
NYC, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted Head Chef with training new team members on standard operating procedures within the kitchen area.
- Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, food preparation, and presentation standards.
- Prepared ingredients and cooked meals according to established recipes.
- Ensured that all dishes were served promptly at correct temperatures as per customer requirements.
- Maintained high quality standards for food production and presentation ensuring customer satisfaction.
Pasta Chef
Covina Restaurant
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared large batches of fresh pastas using specialized equipment like ravioli makers or extruders.
- Trained new employees on proper food safety protocols, recipe execution, and presentation techniques.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate customer preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Supervised junior staff members during meal preparation periods ensuring quality control measures were met.
Lead Line Cook
Little Italy Pizzeria
NYC, NY
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling.
- Trained newly hired line workers regarding store recipes and policies.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Ensured compliance with all local health code regulations by regularly inspecting work areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Accurately read food orders from tickets or monitors in order to prepare requested items correctly.
- Prepared sauces and garnishes to add flavor to dishes.
Pizza Station
Park South Hotel
NYC, NY
04.2013 - 02.2016
- Made pizzas by rolling dough, spreading sauce and measuring toppings.
- Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to prepare and cook food according to directions and requests.
- Trained new team members on proper procedures and policies.
- Monitored grill temperatures to ensure food was cooked to the correct internal temperature.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
International Community High School (ICHS)
Skills
- Proper Food Storage
- Proper Food Handling
- High-Volume Environments
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
Languages
English - Fluent
Spanish - Advanced
Timeline
Sous Chef
Pierrer Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Pasta Chef
Covina Restaurant
05.2016 - 01.2018
Chef de Partie
Majorelle
01.2016 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Little Italy Pizzeria
04.2014 - 06.2016
Pizza Station
Park South Hotel
04.2013 - 02.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
International Community High School (ICHS)