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Steven Armenti

San Antonio

Summary

High-performing individual with a solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Four-year background in high-end restaurant industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Range
10.2023 - 11.2023
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Fabrication of various proteins including fish, poultry, and red meat.

Lead Cook

The Thompson Hotel
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
  • Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Cook

Masseria/Officina
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting and maintaining high-quality Michelin standards.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Operated, cleaned and maintained large-volume cooking equipment such as fryers and grills, to keep appliances in working condition.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.

Banquet Cook

Baltimore Country Club
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Cut, trimmed, de-boned, and carved meat and poultry for cooking.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities to avoid excessive leftovers and waste.
  • Ensured proper labeling, dating, and rotating of production foods and leftovers.

Rifleman

United States Marine Corps
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Operated and maintained a variety of weapons, equipment, and systems.
  • Upheld basic military operations and safety protocols in all performed tasks.
  • Conducted weapons placement after potential battle terrain evaluation.
  • Located and neutralized IED's and other explosive devices.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
  • Led squad of 6 personnel in defensive operations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts & Baking + Pastry

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM
12.2013

Skills

  • Fine-Dining Expertise
  • Level-Headed
  • Fabrication
  • Kitchen Leadership
  • Team Coordination
  • Food Preparation
  • Effective Communication
  • Workflow Optimization

Certification

ServSafe Certification- San Antonio, TX

September 2023-September 2027

Timeline

Sous Chef

Range
10.2023 - 11.2023

Lead Cook

The Thompson Hotel
02.2022 - 10.2023

Cook

Masseria/Officina
01.2021 - 12.2021

Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
07.2020 - 01.2021

Banquet Cook

Baltimore Country Club
08.2019 - 03.2020

Rifleman

United States Marine Corps
05.2015 - 05.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts & Baking + Pastry

Anne Arundel Community College

High School Diploma -

Mayfield High School

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