Gustavo Contreras
Antioch
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/sous Chef
Cantina Jacks
Pleasant Hill, CA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Shift Lead/ Jr Sous Chef
Crescent Bistro
Pleasant Hill, CA
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
Kitchen Manager
Gyu Kaku
Oakland, CA
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
Education
Antioch High School
Antioch, ILSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Goal setting
- Menu development
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/sous Chef
Cantina Jacks
06.2024 - 08.2025
Shift Lead/ Jr Sous Chef
Crescent Bistro
12.2022 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Gyu Kaku
02.2021 - 07.2022
Antioch High School