Raul Amaro
La Mesa,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented chef with expertise in food safety, kitchen management, and customer service. Proven track record of streamlining operations and enhancing menu offerings to maximize customer satisfaction.
Dynamic kitchen manager with extensive experience in food safety and sanitation. Skilled in team collaboration and effective communication, leading to improved operational efficiency and enhanced menu development. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with mexican cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational spanish skills.
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Casa El Camino
La Mesa, NM
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Prepared and plated dishes, ensuring consistency and adherence to Casa El Camino's culinary standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and improve efficiency.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for enhanced offerings.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
Owner
Cultura Mexicana
La Mesa, NM
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and service efficiency.
- Managed daily business operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to minimize waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in service delivery and product knowledge.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
C.E.D
Las Cruces, NM
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated timely delivery of warehouse orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operated various warehouse equipment, maintaining safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order picking and packing processes.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
Production Worker
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
Fort Morgan, CO
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production line flow.
- Inspected products for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
David L. Carrasco Job Corps.
El Paso, TX05-2002
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Meal preparation
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food pairing
- Plating techniques
- Recipe creation
- Inventory management
- Workflow optimization
- Staff coordination
- Sanitation practices
- Menu development
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Made-to-order meals
- Cost control
- Performance improvement
- Menu supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Vegetarian cooking
- Food service operations
- Food spoilage prevention
- New hire training
- Pantry restocking
- Company quality standards
- Seafood preparation
- Butchery skills
- Process improvements
- Forecasting and planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Food cost analysis
- Utensils and equipment
- Food inventories
- Operations management
- Braising techniques
- Food storage
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Temperature control
- Food safety oversight
- Creative menu planning
- Food preparation techniques
- Knife use
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Budgeting and cost control
- Catering events
- Cold food preparation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Casa El Camino
01.2024 - 03.2026
Owner
Cultura Mexicana
06.2020 - 06.2023
Driver, Warehouse Orders
C.E.D
02.2018 - 03.2020
Production Worker
Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation
08.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
David L. Carrasco Job Corps.