Ronald Gonzalez
6223 American Beauty Avenue Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and team leadership, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined operations at Chica Restaurant. My expertise in recipe creation and menu planning, coupled with a knack for fostering a collaborative environment, has consistently resulted in innovative dishes and high return business. My background also includes strong skills in seafood preparation and inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Chica Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
06.2022 - Current
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Chef De Partie
Chica Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Plated completed foods paying special attention to overall presentation and necessary garnishes.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
Line Cook
Mercato Della Pescheria
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
MabelsBqq
Las Vegas, NV
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Line Cook
Peppermill
Las Vegas, NV
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaparral
Las Vegas, NV01-2017
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Plating
- Dish preparation
- Menu planning
- Team leadership
- Seafood preparation
- Menu pricing
- High-quality ingredients
- Inventory management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Recipe creation
- Knife skills
- Customer service
Timeline
Sous Chef
Chica Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Chica Restaurant
01.2022 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Mercato Della Pescheria
01.2020 - 12.2021
Line Cook
MabelsBqq
05.2017 - 03.2019
Line Cook
Peppermill
06.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Chaparral
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