Jaqueline I. Barahona
Sun Valley
Summary
Well-organized professional with a strong track record in restaurant operations. Expertise in team building, staff training, and efficient food and labor cost control. Proven ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
UCLA Dining Services
Los Angeles
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Prepared and cooked meals in accordance with UCLA Dining Services standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation for ingredients.
- Executed cooking of several meal orders simultaneously to meet demand simultaneously during busy periods.
Executive Chef
Palm Restaurant
Los Angeles
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Administered food and labor costs to align with budget
- Hands-on menu food preparation for daily operation
- Develop Food recipes and daily specials
- Cater special events
- Executed Grammy's buyout, coordinating logistics and menu planning
- Food Cost
- Labor Cost
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payments
- Monitored food cost to maintain budget
- Tracked labor cost to optimize staffing
- Los Angeles
Coaching
California Pizza Kitchen
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills new strategies
- Monitored food quality to ensure compliance with standards
- Implemented policies and standards to streamline operations
- Scheduling staff shifts
- As well as managing the front of the house.
Sous Chef
Palm Restaurant
Los Angeles
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Monitored food quality and staffing requirements to enhance guest dining experience over six years as Sous Chef.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts to maintain adequate supplies.
- Performed daily inventory assessments to monitor stock availability.
- Processed invoices for timely payments to suppliers.
- Executed purchasing orders to acquire necessary kitchen supplies.
- Oversaw receiving of deliveries to verify quality and quantity.
- Created staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during shifts.
- Assumed the Executive Chef position during staff shortages
- Led sauté station, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes.
- Mid/End Mont Inventory
- Los Angeles
Lead Sautéed Chef
Palm Restaurant
Los Angeles
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Led sautéed station and prepared high-volume dishes
- Maintained high standards of food quality for customer satisfaction
- Created daily specials to enhance menu variety
- Los Angeles
Assistant Manager
Samuel Don Co.
Los Angeles
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Assisted in managing sales operations and organizing events to enhance customer engagement.
- Managed operations at wholesale company
- Coordinated daily operations for retail staff and inventory management.
- Trained team members on customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Developed staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
Retail Sales Representative
Fashion Q
Hollywood
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities incl.: Executed multiple tasks simultaneously; Facilitated sales transactions, Processed customer payments efficiently, Provided assistance to customers, and Performed various computer tasks.
- Operated in a fashion retail environment focused on providing quality service and product knowledge.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to attract customer attention.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Ad
Cal State LA University
Los Angeles, CA01-2001
High school or equivalent -
Hollywood High School
Hollywood, CA06-1997
Skills
- Kitchen Collaboration
- Control Inventory
- Policies
- Procedures
- Staff Training
- Team Building
- Menu development
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Self Self-motivated
- Food Presentation
- Culinary Teamwork
Timeline
Line Cook
UCLA Dining Services
11.2019 - 11.2021
Executive Chef
Palm Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2019
Coaching
California Pizza Kitchen
01.2011 - 01.2014
Sous Chef
Palm Restaurant
01.2005 - 01.2011
Lead Sautéed Chef
Palm Restaurant
01.2002 - 01.2005
Assistant Manager
Samuel Don Co.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Retail Sales Representative
Fashion Q
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Business Ad
Cal State LA University
High school or equivalent -
Hollywood High School