Saul Rodriguez Cruz
Reno
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management.Highly trained professional with a background preparing sushi, sashimi, and rolls for hungry clientele. Offering several years of experience working in successful establishments. 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.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Room Sushi Chef
Atlantis Casino resort
Reno
06.1999 - Current
- Assisted with inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure product quality and safety.
- Created visually appealing sushi presentations for customer enjoyment.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate orders and service flow.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
- Monitored food supplies and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Stored and properly handled raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
- Kept up-to-date with the latest trends in sushi and Japanese cuisine.
- Expertly prepared rice for sushi, achieving the perfect balance of vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Implemented food waste reduction strategies, effectively minimizing costs and environmental impact.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
Education
Reno High School
Reno, NVSkills
- Sushi preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Order coordination
- Menu presentation
- Waste reduction strategies
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Kitchen staff supervision
- Food safety
- Order flow management
Timeline
Room Sushi Chef
Atlantis Casino resort
06.1999 - Current
Reno High School