Alan Merino
Ottawa,ON
Summary
With a proven track record at Chilaquiles Mexican Restaurant, I excel in multitasking and leadership, enhancing kitchen efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in inventory management and food safety, my approach significantly improved customer satisfaction by attentively addressing dietary needs, showcasing my customer service and kitchen management expertise.
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Chilaquiles Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 12.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
Line Cook
Cornerstone
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Prep Cook
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Mexico City 08-2019
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Interests
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Line Cook
Cornerstone
04.2023 - 11.2023
Prep Cook
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
05.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Manager
Chilaquiles Mexican Restaurant
04.2018 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Economics -
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
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