ABEL BARRIGA- MOSQUEDA
PERRIS
Summary
Energetic Banquet assistant chef produces hot and cold food items with speed and accuracy to maintain high standards of quality for restaurants, banquet, and catering events. Possesses considerable knowledge in food preparation, presentation, and portion control. Consistently maintains organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment to meet health and safety regulations.
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with various type of cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets, and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Spanish skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Banquet Chef
Pechanga Casino And Resort
04.2021 - Current
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Execute the financial objectives of the operation to include food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
- Scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Maintained kitchen equipment in optimal working condition and requested repairs when needed.
- Monitored business volume forecast and planned manpower, productivity and costs accordingly.
Banquet Sous Chef
Pechanga Casino And Resorts
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Production Cook
Pechanga Casino And Resorts
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- cook on high volume of food
Education
GED -
Mexico
Mexico CitySkills
- Menu costing
- Quality control
- Culinary techniques
- Recipe development
- Allergen awareness
- Special diets
- Multitasking abilities
- Staff training
- Sanitation standards
- Team leadership
- Inventory control
- Time management
- Food Safety
- Food Prep Planning
- Batch Cooking
- Cost Control
- Staff Scheduling
- Menu Development
- Food Production
- Supply Ordering
- Purchasing
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Inventory Management
- Menu Item Pricing
- Garnishing and Plating
- Portion and Cost Control
- Recipe Creation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- BOH Operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Banquet Chef
Pechanga Casino And Resort
04.2021 - Current
Banquet Sous Chef
Pechanga Casino And Resorts
04.2019 - 04.2021
Production Cook
Pechanga Casino And Resorts
05.2012 - 03.2021
GED -
Mexico
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