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Manuel Griego

Chef
Lewiston,ID

Summary

Motivated Chef offering over 20+ years experience in the food industry. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. Chef/Manager with 20+ years of experience cooking in restaurant environments. Prior work as prep cook, line chef, and sous chef. Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager/Chef

Rookies Pub
Clarkston, WA
06.2017 - 01.2018
Ordering inventory as well as keeping the inventory to a minimum for controlling cost and space. Prepare weekly and monthly specials, as well as make a lot of my own dressings and sauces. Make sure all prep work is done on a daily basis. Keeping portions under control. Overlook other employees to keep them on task as well as teach them when necessary. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.

Kitchen Manager/Chef

The WRANGLER BAR AND GRILL
Lewiston, ID
12.2016 - 07.2017
Placing inventory orders as well as keep the inventory to a minimum for controlling cost and space. Make sure all prep was done on a daily basis. Keep portions under control. Prepare weekly and monthly specials as well as make my own sauces and dressings. Overlooked employees to keep them on task as well as teach when necessary. Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

Independent Agent

Manuel Griego
Lewiston, ID
04.2015 - Current
Cook for private parties- Cook for large parties, set up and tear down. Customer service, shopping and price setting for parties.
Landscaping and yard work- Consisted of removing debris such as gravel, yard waste. Leveling ground for prep of new grass.
Painting- Painting inside and outside of houses using sprayer, paint brushes and rollers. 
Construction work- Removed walls, paneling, and inside material that needed removed for reconstruction. 
Maintenance- Work on house currently renting. Consists of painting, drywall, plumbing, some electrical, yard work, etc

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Clarkston Golf & Country Club
Clarkston, WA
02.2010 - 04.2015
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Verified freshness of products upon delivery.

Cook

Zany Graze
Lewiston, ID
01.2007 - 02.2010
  • Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to Executive Chef.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.

Laborer

Gene's Machines
Grangeville, ID
01.2009 - 01.2010
Repair and paint large equipment for resale,

Cook

Red Lobster
Lewiston, ID
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.

Manager/Cook

Del Taco
Coeur d'Alene, ID
02.2007 - 02.2009
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Reported to each shift on time and ready to work.
  • Prepared all food orders within a 2-3 minute time frame.
  • Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
  • Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
  • Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.
  • Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
  • Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
  • Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.
  • Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk.

Education

GED - undefined

Mesa High School
Mesa, AZ

Skills

  • Good with Numbers and math
  • Restaurant operations
  • Organized multi-tasker
  • Customer-oriented
  • Fast and efficient service worker
  • Dedicated team player
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Quick learner
  • Able to lift 50 pounds

Timeline

Kitchen Manager/Chef

Rookies Pub
06.2017 - 01.2018

Kitchen Manager/Chef

The WRANGLER BAR AND GRILL
12.2016 - 07.2017

Independent Agent

Manuel Griego
04.2015 - Current

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Clarkston Golf & Country Club
02.2010 - 04.2015

Laborer

Gene's Machines
01.2009 - 01.2010

Cook

Red Lobster
01.2009 - 06.2009

Manager/Cook

Del Taco
02.2007 - 02.2009

Cook

Zany Graze
01.2007 - 02.2010

GED - undefined

Mesa High School

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