Roberto Guadarrama Bravo
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Casa Villa Mexican Restaurant, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and strong leadership. Skilled in sanitation and food handling, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Casa Villa Mexican Restaurant
02.2022 - Current
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
Sous Chef
Viva Primavera
03.2011 - 02.2018
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Kitchen Manager
Mio Vicino
05.1998 - 02.2012
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food waste reduction
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
Casa Villa Mexican Restaurant
02.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Viva Primavera
03.2011 - 02.2018
Kitchen Manager
Mio Vicino
05.1998 - 02.2012
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