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PABLO MORALES

Woodland Hills,CA

Summary

Motivated professional with a 10 year background in food service. Talented at maintaining amicable relationships with vendors and designing and implementing creative unique menus. Familiar with state and county food safety regulations and policies. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality food.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Gasolina Cafe
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Sous Chef

Laurel Point
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
  • Managed the time needed for my staff to take their break on time, stock inventory in the morning and prepare the kitchen for the day.

Lead Line Cook

Kaffe Rouge
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation
  • Maintained competitive pricing and achieved targeted sales.

Line Cook

California Chef
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to the Executive Chef
  • Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and different cooking techniques

Cook

Panda Express
06.2014 - 04.2016
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science

The Art Institute of California
North Hollywood, CA
06.2017

High School Diploma -

Reseda High School
Reseda, CA
01.2014

Skills

  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Team Leader with Trained Management Skills
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife handling skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Menu development

Certification

Food Handlers certificate 2024

Timeline

Chef

Gasolina Cafe
02.2021 - 02.2024

Sous Chef

Laurel Point
04.2017 - 01.2019

Lead Line Cook

Kaffe Rouge
09.2016 - 03.2017

Cook

Panda Express
06.2014 - 04.2016

Line Cook

California Chef
04.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Science

The Art Institute of California

High School Diploma -

Reseda High School

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