Samuel Marquez
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Accomplished Tasting Chef with a proven track record at Tres LA Catering, where I developed innovative dishes and led event catering, showcasing exceptional knife skills and a commitment to sanitation practices. Leveraged strong communication abilities to manage dietary needs, elevating customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tasting Chef
Tres LA Catering
Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- 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.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
General Cook
Malibu Seafood
Malibu, CA
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Implemented effective cleaning procedures to safeguard food quality.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Organized kitchen supplies, equipment, and ingredients to ensure proper functioning of the kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hood River Valley High School
Hood River, OR06-2012
Skills
- Pantry restocking
- Dish preparation
- Food plating and presentation
- Physical stamina
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Banquets and catering
- Sauce preparation
- Knife skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tasting Chef
Tres LA Catering
07.2021 - 01.2024
General Cook
Malibu Seafood
02.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Hood River Valley High School