Richard Barrera
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hourly sous chef
Bruce’s gourmet
Panorama City
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following Bruce's gourmet recipes and standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff to facilitate daily operations and foster collaboration.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to optimize kitchen workflow.
Sous chef/ Hourly event Chef
Schaffer
Los Angeles
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative menu items and seasonal specials that enhanced guest experience.
- Prepared and plated diverse dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Monitored food preparation processes for adherence to health regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to uphold high standards of safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to streamline service delivery and improve guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
Education
San Marino High School
San Marino, CASkills
- Menu development
- Recipe testing
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Dish presentation
- Event planning
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
Timeline
Hourly sous chef
Bruce’s gourmet
05.2023 - Current
Sous chef/ Hourly event Chef
Schaffer
08.2021 - 04.2023
San Marino High School