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Winter Puente

Arlington,TX

Summary

Experienced chef with a strong industry background and a track record of leading successful teams. Skilled at problem-solving and supporting colleagues. Seeking to broaden expertise and move into a more organized kitchen setting after years of working with a thriving family-owned business.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Sanford House
04.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for day to day operations and leading during dinner services. As the sous chef I ensure cleanliness standards are up to par, create seasonal and holiday/event menus, and assist the executive chef in any way.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Key Manager/Bartender

The Ginger Man
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Taking care of customers, restocking beer, preparing food, inventory, cleaning, being knowledgeable about speciality beers from around the world, accepting shipments, organizing events.
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.

Administrative Assistant

Aramark
12.2014 - 05.2016
  • The Administrative Assistant provides support in all administrative tasks. This includes but is not limited to: answering phones, filing, communicating with client and customers, and scheduling of staff.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Cashier

Aramark
08.2015 - 12.2015

Food Service Worker

Aramark
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Primary responsibilities include running the pizza station, but I also work other lines serving food, preparing sandwiches, handling the cash register, and cleaning the dining hall. We serve the students, faculty, and visitors at the UTA campus.
  • Responsibilities

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Maintaining access control, conducting patrols, monitoring the computer and email systems, receiving packages, escorting visitors, answering the front desk phone, standing/sitting/lifting large amounts

Team Member

Pie Five Pizza
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Prepping for pizzas, cleaning, making dough, making pizzas, cashier work, and making deliveries

Host

T.G.I. Friday's
04.2011 - 07.2011
  • Seating, taking orders from customers, cleaning, and answering the phone

Education

N/a -

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
01.2015

High School - undefined

Ranchview High School
Irving, TX

Skills

  • Supervising experience

  • Front desk

  • Budgeting

  • Catering

  • Management

  • Cost control

  • Food Safety

  • Restaurant management

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • ServSafe Managers
  • TABC Certification
  • Driver's License

Timeline

Sous Chef

Sanford House
04.2019 - Current

Key Manager/Bartender

The Ginger Man
09.2017 - 11.2018

Cashier

Aramark
08.2015 - 12.2015

Administrative Assistant

Aramark
12.2014 - 05.2016

Food Service Worker

Aramark
11.2014 - 08.2015

Security Officer

Allied Barton Security
09.2013 - 10.2014

Team Member

Pie Five Pizza
11.2012 - 11.2013

Host

T.G.I. Friday's
04.2011 - 07.2011

High School - undefined

Ranchview High School

N/a -

The University of Texas at Arlington

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