Carlos Coyote
Inglewood
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at El Manjar, excelling in kitchen management and team building. Proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control, while training staff to enhance performance. Skilled in food preparation and equipment maintenance, consistently delivering high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
El Manjar
Artesia
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Sous Chef
Nicks
Long Beach
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Cook
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
Manhattan Beach
03.2008 - 02.2022
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mexico
Puebla, Mx07-2000
Skills
- Food preparation
- Regulatory compliance
- Kitchen management
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Employee training
- Inventory management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
El Manjar
06.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Nicks
08.2022 - 05.2024
Cook
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
03.2008 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Mexico
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