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Melissa Abril

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef

Bevvy OldTown
06.2022 - Current
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Line Cook

The Lola
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Executive Chef

Taberna De Arcadia
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

Executive Sous Chef

Handcut Burgers Chop House
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.

Sous Chef

Farm & Craft
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Intelli-School
Phoenix, AZ
03.2005

Skills

  • Work Area Inspections
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Catering and Events
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Create Recipes
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Vendor Relations

Certification

  • Food Protection Manager Training - 02/09/2023
  • Arizona Food Handlers Card
  • Title 4 Management Liqour Law Training - 07/02/2022

Timeline

Executive Chef

Bevvy OldTown
06.2022 - Current

Executive Chef

Taberna De Arcadia
02.2021 - 06.2022

Line Cook

The Lola
10.2020 - 08.2022

Executive Sous Chef

Handcut Burgers Chop House
07.2019 - 01.2021

Sous Chef

Farm & Craft
01.2017 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Intelli-School

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