Omar Rodriguez
Shirley,NY
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Amalfi coastal kitchen
Hampton Bays, New York
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for cocktail and food service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
- Supported menu creation by researching seasonal ingredients and trends.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while following health regulations.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
Chef Assistant
Centro 336
Hampton Bays, nyc
04.2019 - 03.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
- Assisted head chef in developing new menus and planning seasonal recipes.
- Measured ingredients accurately for recipe preparation.
- Tested recipes to meet company's standards for flavor, appearance and texture.
- Supported menu creation by researching seasonal ingredients and trends.
Chef Assistant
TAO
Manhattan, New York
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for cocktail and food service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
- Supported menu creation by researching seasonal ingredients and trends.
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels in the storeroom.
- Informed kitchen staff of schedules and delegated appropriate duties to improve efficiency.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe development
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Amalfi coastal kitchen
04.2024 - 10.2025
Chef Assistant
Centro 336
04.2019 - 03.2024
Chef Assistant
TAO
07.2015 - 10.2017