Wilfredo Gutiérrez
Miami,FL
Summary
Proven culinary expert with a track record of enhancing menu offerings and significantly reducing food waste at Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine. Skilled in pastry making and fostering teamwork, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of food safety and presentation. Achievements include creating signature dishes that boosted customer satisfaction and repeat visits.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocinero
Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Chef Pastelero
Cadena Meliá
09.1994 - 03.2021
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Developed cross-functional relationships with other departments, ensuring smooth operations and timely completion of tasks during special events or peak business hours.
- Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality across all products.
- Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to guarantee timely delivery of all pastries, cakes and desserts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious pastries.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Received numerous accolades from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of pastries, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Created signature desserts that increased repeat customer visits, making them favorites among clientele.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to enhance overall customer experience, receiving positive feedback on service and quality.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety standards, ensuring clean and safe working environment.
Education
Profesional - Cocina Y Chef Pastelero
Escuela Formatur
Varadero,Cuba05.1994
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Contamination prevention
- Food Waste Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Food Handler Certification
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- New Hire Training
- Recipes and menu planning
- Pastry Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Frying and sautéing
- Menu Memorization
- Baking and broiling skills
Timeline
Cocinero
Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine
09.2023 - Current
Chef Pastelero
Cadena Meliá
09.1994 - 03.2021
Profesional - Cocina Y Chef Pastelero
Escuela Formatur
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