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MARTIN ALVAREZ

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

With 11 years of experience cooking, portioning and serving food according to set menus. Comfortable operating large-volume cooking equipment such as conventional ovens and tilt grills. Commended for maintaining spotless, meticulous service area and successfully training numerous employees in proper food service techniques. Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Manager

Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2014 - Current
  • Planned work schedules and assigned duties for 13-member team to maintain adequate staff and optimum performance
  • Inspected supplies and equipment to verify efficiency and conformance to set standards
  • Developed menus addressing dietary restrictions while following specific company guidelines and requests
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers and griddles to prepare food for large groups
  • Making weekly truck and produce orders


Line Cook

Olive Garden
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items
  • Cooked, arranged and presented high-quality food
  • Measured portions and ingredients to minimize waste and control costs
  • Implemented efficient and organized mise en place systems to optimize workflow and drive smooth operations

Handyman

American Sun Landscaping
05.2009 - 08.2013
  • Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
  • Performed basic landscaping tasks, such as mowing, snow plowing, gardening and pulling weeds.
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dysart High School
Phoenix, AZ

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Line Cook

Olive Garden
10.2016 - 05.2017

Culinary Manager

Longhorn Steakhouse
02.2014 - Current

Handyman

American Sun Landscaping
05.2009 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

Dysart High School
MARTIN ALVAREZ