Artistic Kitchen Supervisor with 10 years of experience. Specializes in residential and high-volume settings. Plating with creativity and planning innovative menus for diverse eating experience. Successfully demonstrating efficient knife techniques and closely monitoring employee performance. Encourages teamwork to create a positive working environment.
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Ivette Gracia
Downey,CA
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Dining Solutions- BeWell Campus
Sous Chef
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development to enhance diverse culinary offerings for up to 60 clients and staff.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring fresh ingredients were consistently available for meal preparation.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
Artesia Christian Home
Senior Cook
09.2024 - 03.2025
Job overview
- Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with company standards and recipes.
- Trained junior cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality, enhancing overall dining experience.
WOLFoods- Camp Alleghany
Food Service Director/ Head Chef
04 2024 - 08 2024
Job overview
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for up to 400 campers, 3 meals a day, and other large-scale events.
- Created comprehensive employee manuals outlining job responsibilities, expectations, policies, and procedures related to foodservice roles.
- Improved customer satisfaction by implementing new menu options and providing excellent food presentation.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional partnerships that improved overall facility operations and efficiency.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
Phoenix House Residential Program And Outpatient Services
Kitchen Manager
03 2017 - 05 2024
Job overview
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory, placed weekly orders, planned special events and created 5-week cycle menu.
- Taught client workers proper food preparation and storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety issues.
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps and trained staff on correct preparation.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and rotated up to 15 client workers for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
Downey Retirement Center
Breakfast Lead Cook
04 2022 - 03 2024
Job overview
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Baked consistent quality items for over 100 residents by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Universal Studios- Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
Line Cook
05.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Whittier Glen Assisted Living
Shift Lead Cook
07.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Cooked and served meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Led team of 4 servers while preparing scheduled menu items
The Walt Disney Company
Kitchen Lead
05.2010 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Supervised up to 18 kitchen staff daily by training, delegating tasks, supervising, evaluating and coaching cast members.
- Consistently monitored changes in guest attendance and prepared accordingly for anywhere from 30k to 80k.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and providing instructions to staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Education
Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA
Some College (No Degree) from Culinary Arts
05-2026
University Overview
75% of Culinary Arts Certification completed. Plan to finish by spring 2026.
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Experience in overseeing large staff
- Comprehension of various dietary restrictions
- High sense of urgency
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- ServSafe Allergen Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Maintains sanitary and clean work environment
- Familiar with KIPU EMR Software
- Highly observant
- Fluent in Spanish
- RAD-T 1
Timeline
Sous Chef
Residential Dining Solutions- BeWell Campus
01.2025 - Current
Senior Cook
Artesia Christian Home
09.2024 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Universal Studios- Wizarding World Of Harry Potter
05.2018 - 09.2018
Shift Lead Cook
Whittier Glen Assisted Living
07.2015 - 12.2016
Kitchen Lead
The Walt Disney Company
05.2010 - 01.2016
Food Service Director/ Head Chef
WOLFoods- Camp Alleghany
04 2024 - 08 2024
Kitchen Manager
Phoenix House Residential Program And Outpatient Services
03 2017 - 05 2024
Breakfast Lead Cook
Downey Retirement Center
04 2022 - 03 2024
Orange Coast College
Some College (No Degree) from Culinary Arts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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