Results-driven culinary professional with a strong background in team leadership and customer service. Known for fostering collaboration among kitchen staff and maintaining high standards in food quality and safety.
Work History
Sous Chef
3 Years 6 Months
Jethro's Oven and Grill | 02.2023 - Current
Developed and executed innovative menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high food quality and adherence to safety standards.
Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and operational procedures for efficiency.
Collaborated with head chef on daily specials, aligning with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
Monitored cooking processes to maintain consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes across all dishes.
Led kitchen team during peak service hours, ensuring timely meal delivery and maintaining service quality standards.
Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Team Member
2 Years 11 Months
Jack in the Box | 03.2020 - 02.2023
Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment to enhance guest satisfaction.
Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours, improving service speed.
Trained new staff on menu items, operational procedures, and customer interaction techniques for consistency.
Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
Ranch Hand
10 Months
Lucky 13 Ranch | 05.2019 - 03.2020
Managed daily feeding schedules for livestock, promoting animal health and productivity.
Conducted regular health checks on animals, identifying and addressing issues promptly.
Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off and to keep predators out.
Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
Operated and maintained farm equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Douglas High School | Minden, NV | 06-2023
No Degree - Welding
Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | 01-2027
Skills
Inventory management
Team leadership
Customer service
Vendor relationship management
Detail-oriented
Heavy lifting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Built several gaming PC's
Video Gaming
Train Travel
Adventure Travel
Road Trips
Enjoy participating in boxing for overall physical and mental well-being.
Gym Workouts
Martial Arts
Animal Welfare Advocacy
Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Volunteering with youth sports programs as a mentor.