Arllen Mendonça
Vancouver - BC,Canada
Summary
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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Milestones Grill And Bar
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Managed daily operations for successful broiler production, including feed management, temperature control, and ventilation adjustments.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Team Leader
Nando`s
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Advised kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques to ensure compliance with local health codes and minimize risk of contamination.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or emergencies within the kitchen environment.
Kitchen Supervisor
UU Pet
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Pantry/Sauté Line Cook
Black and Blue
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods, averaging 1,000 customers, with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Kitchen Manager, First Lieutenant
Brazilian Army
02.2010 - 06.2018
- Supervised and coordinated cooks following Brazilian Army's standards;
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Supervised activities of food preparation;
- Planning amount of meals to be served according to activities that will be performed considering budget available;
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality
Cornerstone International Community College
03.2021
Diploma - International Business Management
Cornerstone International Community College
08.2020
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Food Preparation
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Ordering and Stocking
- Professional Attitude
- Knife Skills
- Cutting Meat
- Contamination Control
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Willingness to learn
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Milestones Grill And Bar
08.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Nando`s
01.2023 - 08.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
UU Pet
01.2021 - 12.2022
Pantry/Sauté Line Cook
Black and Blue
07.2019 - 03.2020
Kitchen Manager, First Lieutenant
Brazilian Army
02.2010 - 06.2018
Diploma - International Business Management
Cornerstone International Community College
Diploma - Hospitality
Cornerstone International Community College
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