David Garcia
Cypress
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Broad Street Oyster Company
Huntington Beach
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering fresh ingredients as needed.
- Collaborated with head chef to design seasonal menu offerings and specials.
- Assisted in preparing and cooking high-quality seafood dishes for restaurant service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during service hours.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
Child Care Lead Teacher
Grace Christian School Of Cypress
Cypress
06.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and concerns.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain focus and discipline.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress College
Cypress, CA05-2025
Skills
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Food presentation
- Menu memorization
- Seafood preparation
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Led the organization through a period of significant growth, increasing average weekly attendance from 100 to 200 students within one year.
- Successfully organized and promoted events, reaching a peak attendance of 300 students at a single huddle.
- Fostered a welcoming, Christ-centered environment that strengthened community engagement, encouraged spiritual growth, and led numerous students to begin or deepen their relationship with Jesus.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Sous Chef
Broad Street Oyster Company
01.2025 - Current
Child Care Lead Teacher
Grace Christian School Of Cypress
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cypress College
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