Martín Gutiérrez
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Coppolillos Steak House
Libertyville, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
Line Cook
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
Libertyville, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook
Avocado express
Waukegan, IL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Manager
Creta pizzeria
Guadalajara, Jal.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
Grill Cook/Sous chef
brazzanova
Guadalajara, Jal.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Trained new employees on grill operations and safety protocols.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
Education
University in Culinary Arts -
Unitec Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jal.12.2018
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Cooking
- Catering
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Food Preparation
- Meal preparation
- Menu planning
- Food handling
- Restaurant experience
- Recipe creation
- Menu development
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Organization
- Staff Motivation
- Food service
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Food service management
- Knife skills
- Spanish
- English
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler, ServSafe, 07/01/23, 07/01/26
Timeline
Sous Chef/Line Cook
Coppolillos Steak House
09.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Timothy O'Toole's Pub
01.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Avocado express
01.2020 - 01.2022
Kitchen Manager
Creta pizzeria
01.2019 - 01.2020
Grill Cook/Sous chef
brazzanova
01.2017 - 01.2019
University in Culinary Arts -
Unitec Guadalajara