Samuel Medrano
Queens,NY
Summary
Developed strong culinary and leadership skills in high-paced kitchen environment, focusing on creativity and team collaboration. Managed kitchen operations, ensuring quality control and timely service, while mentoring junior staff. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing commitment to excellence and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
The Otter
04.2024 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Commis Chef
Maialino
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards as they arose.
Sous Chef
La Pecora Bianca
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Sous Chef
The Smith
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Education
Culinary -
International Culinary Center
New York 05.2015
High School Diploma -
John Adams Hs
Ozone Park, NY06.2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Butchery skills
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Otter
04.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
La Pecora Bianca
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
The Smith
12.2020 - 07.2022
Commis Chef
Maialino
01.2017 - Current
Culinary -
International Culinary Center
High School Diploma -
John Adams Hs
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