Pablo Cardona
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Experienced with high-volume kitchen environments, food preparation, and team coordination. Utilizes advanced culinary techniques and efficient kitchen management to ensure high standards. Track record of fostering cohesive team dynamics and maintaining consistent quality in fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sodexo
San Antonio, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring high culinary standards and efficient workflow.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu items, incorporating local ingredients and trends.
- Trained junior chefs on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to optimize service delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, maintaining compliance with health regulations and industry standards.
- Fostered a positive team environment through mentorship and conflict resolution strategies.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Maintained strict adherence to dietary restrictions, crafting creative alternatives that catered to diverse customer needs.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Hospital Cook II
Allegiance Staffing (Methodist Stone Oak Hospital)
San Antonio, Texas
02.2016 - Current
- Cook patient Meals in accordance to Dietary restrictions/request
- Cook Hospital staff Meals following Sodexo/Methodist Recipes
- Cook in Burger/Fry Line in Cafeteria Grill
- Assisted in Tray line when necessary
- Assist Head Chef in Stockroom when necessary
Cook I, Dietary Aide
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Operated Front Register in Cafeteria
- Passed Patient Trays door to door
- Collected payments Cash and Debit/Credit
- Flat iron Cook, work burger and fry line
- Prep Cook
- Assisted with inventory in Stockroom
- Assisted on the Line
- Utility (Washed pots and pans)
- Cooked Patient and Staff meals based on dietary needs
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Josephine St. Steak House
San Antonio, Texas
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Prep Cook- Batch signature sauces, Marinate Beef, Chicken, Hand Batter Onion rings, bake buns, Make Mashed potatoes, Beans and other signature sides
- Maintained proper sanitary conditions in kitchen
- Line Cook-Proper plating, Made burgers, cut vegetables, made Fries and other make to order sides
- Assisted Head Cook with any other assigned duty
- Replenish the Stock room when necessary
- Assisted head cook with Inventory
Customer Service Representative (Visual Aide)
SEARS
San Antonio, Texas
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly and efficiently
- Set up Clothing Displays in accordance to Sears Guidelines
- Assisted with the Clothing Department Stock Room
- Inventory on all Clothing (Men, Women, and Kids)
- Collected payments via cash, credit/debit, and check while on register
- MCA-Work as a Floater when necessary
- Updated and Maintained Clothing Department based Daily, Weekly, and Seasonal needs
Fry Cook, Line Cook, Register/Drive-Thru
Long John silvers/ A&W
San Antonio, Texas
04.2008 - 05.2010
- Hand Batter and Fry Fish, Shrimp, and other Seafood items
- Work Burger line and make fries
- Cook various Food items off the A&W and Long John Slivers menu
- Take and properly plate Front Counter orders
- Take and properly pack Drive Thru orders
- Operate Cash register
- Assist with inventory
- Follow Proper Sanitary Guidelines
Education
High School Graduate -
01.2009
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
Background
Clean Background (No Felonies)
Salary Requirements
$17.00 - $20.00 USD Hourly
Personal Information
- Available: Open Availability (Weekends and Holidays)
- Citizenship: US Citizen (Legally Authorized to work in any State)
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sodexo
12.2022 - Current
Hospital Cook II
Allegiance Staffing (Methodist Stone Oak Hospital)
02.2016 - Current
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Josephine St. Steak House
02.2015 - 02.2016
Cook I, Dietary Aide
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2014
Customer Service Representative (Visual Aide)
SEARS
05.2010 - 02.2012
Fry Cook, Line Cook, Register/Drive-Thru
Long John silvers/ A&W
04.2008 - 05.2010