Orley Gonzalez
Panama City,FL
Summary
Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Bleco Bar Restaurant
Habana , Cuba
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Created appetizing menus and recipes for diverse dishes ranging from starters to special items.
- Maximized kitchen staff efficiency during busy service hours through effective organization.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales, labor costs, and other operational costs.
Line Cook
Otra Manera Restaurante
Havana, Cuba
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Head of Dining Room/Kitchen/Lunchroom Supervisor
28 & Mar Restaurant
Havana, Cuba
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained safe, sanitary lunchroom environment to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated workflow of team members to maintain high productivity levels.
- Assigned tasks to staff members based on their qualifications and abilities.
- Conducted regular inventories of kitchen equipment, tools, and utensils.
- Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner when necessary.
- Evaluated the quality of food products received from suppliers before accepting delivery.
- Handled lunchroom budget allocation, food procurement, menu planning and service at the workplace cafeteria.
Line Cook
Juanki’s Pan Restaurant
Habana , Cuba
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Operated grills, deep fryers and griddles to prepare a variety of dishes
- Ensured adherence to recipe guidelines while preparing food items consistently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pre-University Center
Havana, CubaArt of Cook -
Federation of Culinary Associations
Havana, Cuba Bakery-Pastry -
Branch School of Tourism of The Republic of Cuba
Havana, Cuba Skills
- Ingredient Selection
- Performance Assessments
- Inventory Rotation
- Dish preparation
- Banquets and catering
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Timeline
Head Chef
Bleco Bar Restaurant
05.2023 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Otra Manera Restaurante
02.2023 - 05.2023
Head of Dining Room/Kitchen/Lunchroom Supervisor
28 & Mar Restaurant
12.2021 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Juanki’s Pan Restaurant
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Pre-University Center
Art of Cook -
Federation of Culinary Associations
Bakery-Pastry -
Branch School of Tourism of The Republic of Cuba
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