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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
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Diego Leiva

2623 Willowbrook Ln #112

Summary

Versatile team member with over 15 years of experience excelling at handling tasks smoothly and efficiently. Easily adapts to changing processes, programs, and team requirements, making me a valuable asset to any organization. Skilled Sous Chef proficient in managing stock, merchandising products, expertly assisting customers, multitasking, and handling high-volume work in hectic environments. Eager to contribute expertise to a growing company.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook, Sr.cook and Sous Chef

UCSC Dining
08.2005 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items, and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

cook 1

1440 multiversity
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • Helped the CDC set up service, cooked and prepped, and ensured service ran smoothly, especially with all catering services.
  • To maximize productivity, set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
  • Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns promptly.

produce clerk, grocery buyer/supervisor

wholefoods supermarkets
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • As a produce clerk I was task to check on quality of the product to organize and clean the back room and to stock the product on the display. As a grocery buyer/supervisor my responsibility was to led the team to stock product make the store look great, also to make displays and to make the back room as organized as possible. while been the buyer I decreased the out of stock percentage from a 50% to a 20%

line cook

Denny's dinner
08.2015 - 03.2018
  • Responsible to clean, organize, and prep the kitchen before and after service. Make sure the food was up to standards. cleaning wasn't limited to just brooming and moping the floor but also to make the kitchen meet certain guidelines.

grill cook, produce clerk

mi pueblo
03.2014 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for organizing the grill section of the deli. supported the food prep for the rest of the day. interacted with customers made them feel comfortable and at home.

Education

High School Diploma -

Francis Polytechnic High School
Sun Valley, CA
06-2009

Skills

  • Crate breakdown
  • Stock replenishment
  • Store appearance
  • Operations support
  • Staff development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen operations management
  • Pantry restocking
  • Station oversight
  • Plating
  • Dish preparation
  • Team member support
  • Inventory cycle counts
  • Portioning
  • Quality assurance policies
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Work station setup
  • ServSafe
  • Order review
  • Work station sanitation

Accomplishments

    Professional Clam Chowder cook off winner of two awards, 2nd place for judges and 1st place peoples cjoice

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

cook 1

1440 multiversity
03.2018 - 08.2023

line cook

Denny's dinner
08.2015 - 03.2018

produce clerk, grocery buyer/supervisor

wholefoods supermarkets
04.2015 - 03.2018

grill cook, produce clerk

mi pueblo
03.2014 - 08.2017

Cook, Sr.cook and Sous Chef

UCSC Dining
08.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

Francis Polytechnic High School

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