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Oscar Parada

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at The Mill, excelling in menu development and team leadership. Expert in food safety and cost control, I have successfully enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative catering solutions and effective staff training. Committed to waste reduction and operational efficiency, I drive culinary excellence in every endeavor.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

The Mill
02.2015 - 07.2025

Sous Chef

Thornton Winery
02.2018 - 12.2019

Sous Chef

Fiore Steak House
01.2017 - 02.2018

Kitchen Supervisor

Temecula Creek Inn
03.2016 - 02.2017

Line Cook

Rancho Bernardo Inn
12.2014 - 03.2016

Breakfast Line Cook

Balboa Bay Resorts
09.2012 - 10.2014

Line Cook / Lead Cook

Surf and Sand Resort
07.2009 - 10.2014

Education

High School Diploma -

Century Santa Ana
Santa Ana, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Menu development
  • Strong work ethic
  • Team leadership
  • Hiring, training, and development
  • Inventory control
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Catering and events
  • Staff scheduling
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Waste reduction

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sous Chef

Thornton Winery
02.2018 - 12.2019

Sous Chef

Fiore Steak House
01.2017 - 02.2018

Kitchen Supervisor

Temecula Creek Inn
03.2016 - 02.2017

Executive Chef

The Mill
02.2015 - 07.2025

Line Cook

Rancho Bernardo Inn
12.2014 - 03.2016

Breakfast Line Cook

Balboa Bay Resorts
09.2012 - 10.2014

Line Cook / Lead Cook

Surf and Sand Resort
07.2009 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Century Santa Ana
Oscar Parada