Open To Work
Maria Pintado
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at TAO, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Proven track record in developing seasonal menus and training staff, ensuring exceptional food presentation and quality. Adept at inventory management, optimizing kitchen operations to enhance guest experiences in high-volume environments.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
TAO
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and presentation standards met expectations.
- Collaborated with culinary team to develop seasonal menu items that aligned with restaurant themes.
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to established recipes, maintaining consistency across service periods.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Conducted daily inspections of food storage areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Leader at Kitchen
Fig & Olive
Chicago, IL
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Led team in delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective communication and service excellence.
Banquet Supervisor
À La Carter Entertainment
Chicago, IL
03.2000 - 11.2013
- Supervised banquet staff, ensuring adherence to service standards and event timelines.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple events, optimizing setup and breakdown processes.
- Trained new employees on service protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies for events.
Cook
Viaggiochicago
Chicago, IL
05.2009 - 07.2013
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management and ingredient preparation.
Education
English Language
Truman College
Chicago, ILSkills
Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Inventory management
Safe food handling
Food presentation
Food preparation
Kitchen organization
Knife skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Leader at Kitchen
Fig & Olive
05.2010 - 07.2016
Cook
Viaggiochicago
05.2009 - 07.2013
Banquet Supervisor
À La Carter Entertainment
03.2000 - 11.2013
Sous Chef
TAO
English Language
Truman College