Omar Lozoyo
Decatur,GA
Summary
Ambitious, skilled individual seeking a role that requires commitment, valued relationships, and providing exceptional individualized service. Seeking to advance my professional career in the culinary industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
FLIK Hospitality
Atlanta, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Help delegate tasks with kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Sous Chef
Gotta Have It Catering
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised staff in the preparation of all dishes for catering events, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing meals for catered events.
- Created innovative recipes to enhance presentation of menu items at catered events.
- Coordinated delivery of food supplies to event venues on time according to schedule.
- Assisted with setup of buffet tables or other dining areas prior to commencement of catered events.
Kitchen Manager
Hamco South/Comco South LLC
Roswell, GA
12.2020 - 01.2023
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Schedule employees to their availability.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly, and salaried employees.
Line Cook
Egg Harbor Cafe
Marietta, GA
06.2018 - 08.2023
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Worked for this company full time and part time for 5 years and promoted within the company to overlook their commissary operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Gwinnett Technical College
05.2018
Skills
- Spanish Translation
- Organization
- Quick Learner
- Resourceful
- Quality Focused
- Culinary Techniques
- Basic math
- Computer skills
Timeline
Chef
FLIK Hospitality
10.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Gotta Have It Catering
06.2023 - 10.2024
Kitchen Manager
Hamco South/Comco South LLC
12.2020 - 01.2023
Line Cook
Egg Harbor Cafe
06.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Gwinnett Technical College
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