Orlin Mauricio Mejia
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills. Forward-thinking professional offering more than Number years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Type skills. Gifted Sous Chef with undeniable talents in developing menus to draw in clientele. Passionate individual creating healthy dishes made with locally grown ingredients. Ready for new challenge creating tasty meals for successful establishment. Creative Chef driving and sustaining remarkable restaurant growth by offering unparalleled customer experiences. Specializing in Area of expertise with skills in concept development and high-quality restaurant operation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Havana Cafe
03.2010 - 10.2013
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Sous Chef
Brooklyn Crab
07.2014 - 12.2017
- 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.
Sous Chef
Bronx Tavern
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Cook
The Lion Brasserie
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Sous Chef
Siren Restobar
05.2023 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
2 Ys - Yes
Cook High School
Mexico 04.2002
6 Yrs - Yes
República De Honduras
Sam Pedro Sula03.1998
Skills
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Quality Checks
- Ingredient Preparation
- Disciplinary Action
Cooking experience
Sauté grill open oysters
I work at
American food Mediterranean food Spanish food
Italian food French food
Languages
English Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Siren Restobar
05.2023 - Current
Cook
The Lion Brasserie
02.2020 - 02.2023
Sous Chef
Bronx Tavern
01.2018 - 03.2021
Sous Chef
Brooklyn Crab
07.2014 - 12.2017
Cook
Havana Cafe
03.2010 - 10.2013
2 Ys - Yes
Cook High School
6 Yrs - Yes
República De Honduras
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