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Samir Maturana Valencia

Samir Maturana Valencia

Avalon,CA

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. Quality-driven Sous Chef maintains complete understanding of kitchen operations, equipment and sanitation. Demonstrates organizational skills, budgeting experience and full knowledge of financial reports. Hires, trains and manages staff to provide employees with adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastry Sous Chef

Avalon Grille
Avalon, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of food preparation and service in accordance with established recipes, quality and presentation standards.
  • Ensured proper ordering and receiving of necessary ingredients for the pastry kitchen.
  • Supervised a team of pastry chefs, providing guidance and training on daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective methods to reduce waste while maintaining product quality standards.
  • Conducted regular tasting sessions with staff members to evaluate current dessert offerings.
  • Prepared reports regarding daily production numbers, costs, sales figures.
  • Tracked trends in customer feedback regarding pastries and desserts served.
  • Participated in recipe development meetings with executive chef and other culinary staff.
  • Identified areas where efficiency can be improved within the pastry kitchen environment.
  • Coordinated with purchasing department regarding ingredients needs as well as pricing information.

Chef

Catalina Island Company
Avalon, CA
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
  • Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.

Sous Chef

Kuro Sushi Restaurant Bar
Medellin, Colombia
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cook

High Learning Institute
Medellin, Colombia
12-2020

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Cost Control
  • Recipe creation
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Waste Reduction
  • Recipe development
  • Work under pressure
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Food safety protocols
  • Menu planning
  • Mentoring junior staff
  • Sanitation standards
  • Creative presentation
  • Presentation management
  • Restaurant experience
  • Catering expertise
  • Training staff
  • Sanitation practices
  • Menu preparation
  • Creativity and innovation

Certification

  • Food Handler Oregon
  • Food Handler California

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Pastry Sous Chef

Avalon Grille
06.2024 - Current

Chef

Catalina Island Company
01.2023 - 06.2024

Sous Chef

Kuro Sushi Restaurant Bar
02.2021 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Cook

High Learning Institute
Samir Maturana Valencia