Martiniano Sarabia
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Skilled lead cook with background in managing kitchen operations, crafting unique menu items, and ensuring food safety standards. Strengths include multitasking, team leadership, culinary creativity, and time management. Have made significant contributions to previous workplaces by streamlining processes for efficiency and maintaining high customer satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of quality meals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
the nelson country club
Irving, Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by reducing waste and optimizing portion sizes in menu items.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Organized frequent tasting sessions with chefs in order to assess the quality of dishes being served.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
- Developed menus for special events and catering services according to customer specifications.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies of customers.
Executive Chef
creative cousine
Dallas, TX
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked closely with purchasing manager to control food costs while maintaining product quality standards.
- Participated in industry conferences and culinary competitions as a representative of the restaurant.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Lead Cook
harwood district (mercar bistro)
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
Kitchen Manager
ellens restaurant
Dallas, Texas
11.2012 - 07.2020
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to create innovative recipes that utilized fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres
Yucatan Mex07-2010
High School Diploma -
Luis Rosado Vega
Yucatan Mex07-2008
Skills
- Food Processing
- Kitchen Organization
- Employee Supervision
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Menu preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Scheduling
- Menu development
- Collaboration
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation Practices
- Meal Preparation
- Food presentation
- Food Safety
- Crew training
Timeline
Lead Cook
the nelson country club
11.2023 - Current
Executive Chef
creative cousine
03.2023 - 10.2024
Lead Cook
harwood district (mercar bistro)
07.2020 - 08.2023
Kitchen Manager
ellens restaurant
11.2012 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Colegio De Bachilleres
High School Diploma -
Luis Rosado Vega