Sacramento Delgado
Belmont Village Senior Living
Homeland,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Executive Chef leading kitchen operations in senior dining and upscale catering in environments. Oversees food preparation, plating presentation, inventory control, and cost control to support consistent dining quality. Builds staff capability through training, sanitation standards, payroll coordination, while building 1+ staff schedules per week.
Work History
Chef Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Managed 480 meal orders per day while maintaining consistent service during resident dining periods.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to support smooth meal preparation and timely resident service.
- Coordinated staff schedules and task assignments to maintain coverage across meal periods.
- Prepared meals according to resident needs, dietary guidelines, and established service standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies to avoid shortages in daily production.
Executive Chef
8 Years 9 Months- Oversaw 650 meal periods daily while coordinating food preparation, cooking, and plating for consistent service.
- Maintained high standards for quality control, food safety, sanitation practices, and infection control across kitchen operations.
- Reviewed kitchen staff hours and prepared payroll submissions for accounting with accurate weekly reporting.
- Supported menu planning and recipe standardization to keep offerings consistent and aligned with resident dining expectations.
Executive Sous Chef
5 Years 2 Months- Managed [1] weekly staff schedules to maintain coverage across kitchen operations and service periods.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety, sanitation standards, and proper handling procedures in a resident care setting.
- Collaborated with the Executive Chef and dietitian to update seasonal menus based on nutrition goals and resident preferences.
- Prepared menu items hands-on while maintaining quality, timing, and consistency across daily service.
- Applied recipe standardization to keep portions consistent and support reliable meal service.
- Monitored inventory levels and kitchen supplies to support efficient ordering and reduce waste.
Sous Chef
3 Years 7 Months- Managed a $400,000 annual catering contract for the San Diego Chargers, supporting seasonal meals and training-camp service.
- Interviewed, hired, and coached kitchen staff to strengthen team performance and maintain consistent service standards.
- Trained new staff on company functions, procedures, and plate specifications to support consistent execution across shifts.
- Supported day-to-day kitchen operations while working within food equipment and payroll budget requirements.
Education
2 years Collage - English and Spanish
Associate's degree - industrial production
Skills
Food preparation
Inventory control
Menu planning
Kitchen management experience
Recipe standardization
Catering
Banquet experience
Banquet menu planning
Event catering coordination
Food safety
Sanitation practices
Quality control
Infection control
Staff scheduling
Portion control
Waste reduction
Payroll review
Food cost control
Certification
ServSave Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef Manager
Belmont Village Senior Living
04.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Executive Chef
HumanGood Redwood Terrace
02.2016 - 11.2024Read More
Executive Sous Chef
White Sands La Jolla, Ca
02.2016 - 04.2021Read More
Sous Chef
Peohe's
06.2012 - 01.2016Read More
CBTis 166 Cuernavaca Mor. Mx.
Associate's degree from industrial production
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San Diego City College
2 years Collage from English and Spanish
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