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Robert Ordonez

Austin,Texas

Summary

Disciplined and dedicated Sous Chef with an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence. Possesses a diverse range of culinary expertise, gained through years of hands-on experience in the food industry. Highly organized and detail-oriented, maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Passionate, proactive and adaptable culinary professional and team leader, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Guckenheimer – Atlassian
Austin, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
  • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of culinary and professional development.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.

Sous Chef

Guckenheimer – Centene
Austin, TX
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, as well as four off premise accounts.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in analyzing all company recipes for accuracy, standardization, and taste.
  • Know and comply consistently with company standards.
  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods and HAACP procedures.

Lead Grill Cook

Guckenheimer – Google
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Cooked and maintained the hot foods on the breakfast and lunch buffets
  • Produced new breakfast items
  • Conducted food demos for the Google employees on a monthly basis.

Lead Grill Cook

Guckenheimer – Texas Mutual Insurance
Austin, TX
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
  • Adhered to all proper handling of food product and temperature guidelines, record keeping, and HACCP
  • Produced daily breakfast and lunch specials.

Deli/Salad Cook

Guckenheimer – Texas Mutual Insurance
Austin, TX
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepared scones and muffins for breakfast
  • All salad bar and sandwich preparations
  • Created daily sandwich specials and new salad items for salad bar.

Prepared Foods Cook

Whole Foods at the Domain
Austin, TX
12.2013 - 04.2015
  • Opened up the store for breakfast
  • Prepared all the hot food for the breakfast bar
  • Produced new breakfast items for breakfast bar
  • Prepared all the breakfast items and proteins for the taco bar
  • Prepared all the proteins for the Ramen bar
  • Provided assistance to the lunch crew
  • Prepared myself for success for the following day.

Kitchen Supervisor

Michelada’s Café y Cantina
Austin, TX
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Assist the Executive Chef with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
  • . Supervised and assisted in the training and development of culinary staff in the performance of their duties.
  • Continually strived to develop staff in all areas of culinary and professional development.
  • Inventories, scheduling, ordering, and P&Ls.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Austin Community College

Skills

  • Culinary Excellence
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Food Service
  • Team Building Skills
  • Kitchen Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Menu Development
  • Recipe Development
  • Menu Planning
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Positive and Professional
  • Attention to Detail
  • Working Knowledge of HAACP

Certification

  • Texas Food Manager Certificate
  • TABC Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate

Timeline

Sous Chef

Guckenheimer – Atlassian
07.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Guckenheimer – Centene
07.2017 - 07.2022

Lead Grill Cook

Guckenheimer – Google
08.2016 - 07.2017

Lead Grill Cook

Guckenheimer – Texas Mutual Insurance
01.2016 - 08.2016

Deli/Salad Cook

Guckenheimer – Texas Mutual Insurance
05.2015 - 12.2015

Prepared Foods Cook

Whole Foods at the Domain
12.2013 - 04.2015

Kitchen Supervisor

Michelada’s Café y Cantina
10.2012 - 12.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Austin Community College

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