Luis Enrique Baez Baez
New York,NY
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising Sous Chef with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sous Chef
The Meat Hook
04.2017 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Catering Cook
1:1 Foods
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Ordered ingredients and cooking supplies needed to prepare food for clients.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Offered tasty options for people following vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive diets.
Retail Sales Associate
The Brooklyn Kitchen
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Education
Life Science Secondary School
320 East 96th Street , New York , NY 10128Skills
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Vendor Relations
- Garnishing and Plating
- Profit Target Achievement
- Guest Satisfaction
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Preparation
- High-Volume Environments
- Inventory Management
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Order Delivery Practices
- Chef Assistance
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Dish Preparation
- Team Leadership
- Safe Handling
- Food Preparation Supervision
- Restaurant Operation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Commanding Leadership Style
- Safe Food Handling
- BOH Operations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Catering
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Catering Cook
1:1 Foods
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Sous Chef
The Meat Hook
04.2017 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
The Brooklyn Kitchen
01.2015 - 04.2016
Life Science Secondary School
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