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Shimon Jimenez

Miami,FL

Summary

Accomplished Head Chef with a proven track record in the kosher industry, adept in kitchen management and team leadership. Excellent creativity with seasonal ingredients Excelled in menu development, reducing food costs, and enhancing food safety. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and training staff, significantly improving kitchen efficiency and quality of service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

CV Culinary Group
06.2022 - Current

Head Chef

Soho Asian Bar & Grill
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.

Head Chef

Ditmas Kitchen And Cocktails
03.2021 - 11.2023

Head Chef

Kabbalah Center
09.2021 - 08.2023

Overseeing & managing full kosher operations for a high scale program. Teacher, students, cafeteria, shabbat meals & high holidays.

Education

Culinary Management - Hospitality

George Brown College
Toronto, Canada
10.2016

PSA
Toronto Canada
06.2014

Skills

  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food Safety
  • Kitchen Management
  • Team Management
  • Menu development
  • Menu Planning
  • Waste Reduction
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Special Event Catering
  • Cost Management

Languages

Spanish/English
Full Professional

Timeline

Head Chef

Soho Asian Bar & Grill
04.2023 - 09.2024

Head Chef

CV Culinary Group
06.2022 - Current

Head Chef

Kabbalah Center
09.2021 - 08.2023

Head Chef

Ditmas Kitchen And Cocktails
03.2021 - 11.2023

Culinary Management - Hospitality

George Brown College

PSA
Shimon Jimenez