Manuel Curiel
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at AFURI, excelling in team leadership and menu planning. Expert in food safety and kitchen organization, I have successfully trained staff and streamlined operations, enhancing efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards in food presentation and flavor consistency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
AFURI
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality and presentation standards met.
- Prepared ingredients and managed cooking processes to maintain efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with head chef on menu development and seasonal specials.
- Trained new staff on culinary techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
Chef
Taqui Taqui
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and minimizing waste effectively.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and food handling best practices.
- Prepared diverse menu items, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavor consistency.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culver City High School
Culver City, CASkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
AFURI
02.2023 - Current
Chef
Taqui Taqui
03.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Culver City High School