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Jose De Jesus Argaez Gasca

Toronto,ON

Summary

Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards.

Seasoned Cook Shift Leader with comprehensive background in food service management. Specialize in creating and implementing efficient cook procedures, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strengths include strong leadership abilities, knowledge of sanitation regulations, and culinary skills. Previous roles demonstrate significant impact on improving kitchen efficiency and enhancing team performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Lula Lounge
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.

Sous Chef

Ku
Mexico, Quintana Roo
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.

Chef

Villa Mar
Isla Holbox, Mexico
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.

Line Cook

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Playa Del Camen, Mexico
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.

Education

High School Diploma -

Universidad De Oriente
Valladolid, Yucatan Mexico
07-2015

Skills

  • Culinary techniques
  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Staff training
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • International cuisine
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Certification

Advance Food Safety Certification

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Lula Lounge
07.2023 - 07.2025

Sous Chef

Ku
03.2021 - 03.2022

Chef

Villa Mar
11.2018 - 07.2021

Line Cook

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
04.2017 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Universidad De Oriente

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