Steven De La Torre
Chef
Ohio City,OH
Summary
High-performing individual with 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. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 7 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Executive Chef
Sidecar martini bar
Celina, OH
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed and executed menus as well as adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Catered to high-profile cliental, adapting offerings to meet diverse client needs.
- Elevated restaurant's reputation, securing positive reviews through meticulous attention to food quality and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
chef
Brewnation
Celina, OH
2019.06 - 2020.06
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Line cook
Casa Restaurant
Fort Wayne, IN
2018.11 - 2019.06
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts due to covid shutdown.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments due to covid.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence during the pandemic.
Line chef
Don Hall's Guesthouse
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Showcased culinary skills during special events, catering to large groups while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory, as well as reducing food waste.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Line Cook / Waiter
Don Halls Tavern
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked the line, Washed dishes, Waiter and assisted in Wine parties.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Education
Advance Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts Cerftificate, Culinary Arts
Heartland Career Center
Wabash, IN 08.2013 - 06.2015
High school diploma or GED - Culinary Arts
Huntington North High School
Huntington, IN 08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Sanitation guidelines
Food plating and presentation
Employee training and development
Problem-solving
Forecasting and planning
New hire training
Food preparation and safety
Menu planning
Certification
Advance Culinary arts, Heartland Career
Accomplishments
Competed in numerous Culinary arts competitions.
Catered to high profile clients.
Catered to Large groups for thanksgiving
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkFull TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsQuote
Around here…we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths
Walt Disney
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Life-long learning
Cooking
Traveling
Timeline
Executive Chef
Sidecar martini bar
05.2020 - 12.2021
chef
Brewnation
2019.06 - 2020.06
Line cook
Casa Restaurant
2018.11 - 2019.06
Line chef
Don Hall's Guesthouse
04.2018 - 12.2019
Advance Culinary arts, Heartland Career
05-2015
Line Cook / Waiter
Don Halls Tavern
11.2014 - 06.2015
Advance Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts Cerftificate, Culinary Arts
Heartland Career Center
08.2013 - 06.2015
High school diploma or GED - Culinary Arts
Huntington North High School
08.2011 - 06.2015