Anthony Coronado
San Diego
Summary
Talented chef with 12 years of experience preparing delicious, healthy dishes. Specializing in preparing menus known for attracting and retaining customers. Looking for challenging role in culinary management.
Food-loving Restaurant owner and cook with keen understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations. Dedicated employee known for cooking meals to order and overseeing special dietary requests. Pursuing position in established organization where focus and dedication are highly sought.
Devoted chef ensures excellent products by completing meal preparation. Plays a vital role as a dedicated team member.
Prompt chef cultivates fast-paced environment by efficiently and systematically assembling meals. Dynamic individual develops meals briskly and accurately while working stand-alone or within team settings.
Energized professional promoting more than 12 years of expertise performing successfully in fast-paced kitchens. Sharp Restaurant Cook willing to handle any task from frying meats to dicing vegetables to baking cakes. Well-trained worker ready to follow great recipes, ensuring patrons receive well-prepared dishes.
Qualified chef able to accurately document and maintain appropriate temperature levels according to established guidelines. Successful at working in cold and refrigerated spaces for long periods of time.
Hardworking chef with 12 years in all aspects of store operations, including management, merchandising, cashiering, stocking, and staff training and development.
Capable chef employs fine-motor skills and cuisine proficiency to deliberately and carefully trim and carve meat.
Organized, customer-oriented store manager with 12 years in grocery, natural foods, and retail stores. Skilled in training and staffing, cost management, loss prevention and safety and sanitation compliance.
Results-focused chef with 12 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Well-developed strengths in team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Demonstrated success building high-performance teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Pitmaster
Grand Ole BBQ
El Cajon, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw preparation and cooking of various meats using traditional BBQ methods.
- Developed and refined signature sauces to enhance flavor profiles.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring quality ingredients were consistently available.
- Trained and mentored new staff in smoking techniques and food safety practices.
Owner and Chef
Ranchwood BBQ And Catering
Sping Valley, CA
09.2007 - Current
- Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
- Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
- Administered finances and led business operations, including running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
- Hired, trained and motivated staff to fill all restaurant openings.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across all food service, storage, and preparation stations.
- Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Line Cook
UCSD Hospital
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Prepared and cooked a variety of meals in compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and patient preferences.
- Trained new staff on kitchen equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Kitchen Manager
Reef Kitchens
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing supply chain processes for cost efficiency.
- Developed training programs for kitchen staff, enhancing skills and operational consistency.
- Implemented menu changes based on seasonal ingredients, improving customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow to maximize productivity during peak service hours.
Supervisor
Vons Grocery Stores
San Diego, CA
04.1988 - 06.2007
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.
- Maintained high level of morale and team-work on production floor through frequent communication with 20 employees.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and to achieve customer service objectives.
- Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA05-2005
Skills
- Banquets and catering
- Portion and cost control
- Food preparation techniques
- Waste control
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Dish preparation
- Budgeting and cost control
- Meal preparation
- Customer service oriented
- Purchasing
- Verbal and written communication
- Inventory control
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Company safety standards
- Detail-oriented
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Line Cook
UCSD Hospital
11.2022 - 01.2026
Pitmaster
Grand Ole BBQ
06.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Reef Kitchens
06.2021 - 02.2023
Owner and Chef
Ranchwood BBQ And Catering
09.2007 - Current
Supervisor
Vons Grocery Stores
04.1988 - 06.2007
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Grossmont College