Zantiago Velasco
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Passionate, detail-oriented cook with an Associates degree (with honors) in Culinary Arts. I also have five-plus years working in several high-end restaurants. Attention to detail, love for mindfully-sourced & high-quality ingredients, and an earnest willingness to learn are some of my strongest qualities as a chef.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pasta Chef
Grist
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing effective time management strategies.
- Produced pasta for both in-house operations as well as whole-sale orders.
- Maintained open communication with front-of-house staff regarding menu updates or dish modifications based on guest feedback or dietary needs.
Lead Line Cook
The Wandering Griffin
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Followed the restaurant's stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Ran the smoking program, smoking products such as brisket, pork shoulder, pork belly, chicken wings, whole chicken, etc.
Kitchen Manager
Watermark
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work and menu items consistent.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to the supervisors.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and guest satisfaction.
- Followed standardized recipes for production of food.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Logistics Associate
IntuEat
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped prepare in-home dinners with multiple courses.
- Developed menu items and standardized recipes.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Reported customer feedback to management.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
Sushi Den
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing.
- Set up work stations and prepared items for raw fish dishes to optimize productivity, sanitation, and consistency.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Transitioned between lunch and dinner service.
Education
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Denver, CO05.2020
High School Diploma -
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton, OH06.2018
Skills
- Recipe/Menu Development
- Inventory Documentation/ Ordering
- Sanitation and Deep Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Meat & Fish Fabrication
- Smoking
- Pasta Production
Timeline
Pasta Chef
Grist
08.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Line Cook
The Wandering Griffin
02.2024 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager
Watermark
05.2020 - 01.2023
Logistics Associate
IntuEat
10.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Sushi Den
11.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
High School Diploma -
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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