Hi, I’m
Nelson Valbuena
Chef International
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Energetic Chef de Cuisine with a passion for creating and executing creative meals. Outstanding food talent preparation with a strong attention to safe food handling procedures. Extensive background in catering handles a large volume of high-quality food. Superb time management and problem-solving aptitudes. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
10
Certification
1
Many years Europe experience
Work History
Birdcage Hollywood Restaurant Hollywood, CA
Chef De Cuisine
11.2022 - Current
The Oaks at Lakeside RestaurantEncino, CA
Assistant Sous Chef
02.2022 - 11.2022
CBS Studios Inc.Studio City, CA
Sous Chef
01.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
Education
Conselleria Valencia Turismo Y EducaciónDenia, Alicante, Spain
High School Diploma
04.2005
University Overview
- - Honor Roll
Escuela Hosteleria Y Administración Valencia, Spain
High School Diploma
11.2004
University Overview
- Honor Roll
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Culinary Expertise
- Knowledge of Production Equipment
- Menu Planning Capability
- Performance Assessments
- Banquets and Catering
- Knife Skills
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Plating and Presentation
- Heat Control
- Ingredient Selection
- Food Safety Regulations
- Forecasting and Planning
- Food Science
- Inventory Rotation
- Process Improvements
- Menu Development
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Workflow Coordination
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Kitchen Management
- Grilling
- Employee Training and Development
- Food and Beverage Pairing
- Staff Training
- Customer Retention
- Knowledge of Kitchen Tools
- Purchasing Management
- Cost Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Menu Supervision
- Customer Service Oriented
- Regulatory Compliance
- Menu Planning
- Budget Development
- Resource Management
- Cost Reduction
- Resource Allocation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Certification
- Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
- Certified Spanish Cuisine, 2005
- Certified International Cuisine, 2005
- Certified Mediterranean Cuisine , French and Italian Cuisine 2006
- Certified Master Class Whit Chef David Munoz , Diverxo Restaurant 3 Stars Michelin , Madrid Spain
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Birdcage Hollywood Restaurant
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Sous Chef
The Oaks at Lakeside Restaurant
02.2022 - 11.2022
Sous Chef
CBS Studios Inc.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Conselleria Valencia Turismo Y Educación
High School Diploma
Escuela Hosteleria Y Administración
High School Diploma
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