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Pierrlee Castro
Chapin,SC
Summary
Experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager with over 15 years of expertise in effectively managing all aspects of kitchen operations. Skilled in controlling labor and food costs, creating schedules, and planning menus. A proven leader who guides teams to deliver high-quality food production and ensure customer satisfaction. Possessing a strong background in hospitality, customer service, and restaurant management, committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that exceed expectations.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Now Columbia, SC
Cook
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Generations of Chapin Chapin, SC
Head Cook
09.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
01.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Managing an entire cafeteria after COVID
- Helping with truck orders as well as deli orders
- Cooking main alone items as well as breakfast and coming up with a 4 week food schedule.
Bricks and Stones Pizza Company
Kitchen Manager
02.2020 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Management of the kitchen
- Labor cost as well as food cost
- Doing the schedule as well.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
JP's 4 Corners Steakhouse
Kitchen Manager
04.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Oversaw daily operations of a high-volume kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and timely preparation of food.
Olive Garden
Culinary Professional
11.2008 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Cook
04.2007 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Junction City High School , Junction City, KS
High school diploma from English
05.2005
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Management
- Profit & Loss
- Restaurant Management
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Catering
- Strategic Planning
- Supervising Experience
- Food Production
- Head chef (1 year)
- Retail Sales
- Restaurant Experience
- Inventory Control
- Meal Preparation
- Meat cutting
- Guest services
- Food management
- Stocking
- Menu planning
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
- Organizational skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Restaurant experience
- Restaurant management
- Kitchen management
- Food industry
- Food safety
- Grocery store
- Kitchen experience
- Knife skills
- Food handling
- Food service
- Meal preparation
- Leadership
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Serving
- Cash handling
- Cooking
- Shift management
- Profit & loss
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Budgeting
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
Personal Information
- Title: Sous chef
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Shift Now
11.2023 - Current
Head Cook
Generations of Chapin
09.2023 - 08.2024
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2022 - 06.2023
Kitchen Manager
Bricks and Stones Pizza Company
02.2020 - 11.2022
Kitchen Manager
JP's 4 Corners Steakhouse
04.2014 - 11.2019
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
11.2008 - 07.2017
Cook
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
04.2007 - 02.2008
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification
Junction City High School
High school diploma from English
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