Marcos D. Rojas Calderon
Salinas
Summary
Operations-focused supervisor with experience leading teams, maintaining safe, efficient work environments. Skilled in scheduling to meet productivity demands, managing inventory, and supply ordering to prevent shortages, and ensuring equipment is operational and safety-compliant. Strong communicator with management and hands-on experience training and supporting team members to ensure they have the tools, equipment, and knowledge needed to perform effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with chefs to design seasonal menus and special event offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Monitored cooking processes to ensure consistency and quality in all dishes.
- Engaged with guests to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences effectively
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Ensured proper storage conditions were maintained throughout the kitchen area.
- Notified professionals in advance of supply needs to prevent inventory shortages.
- Maintained records of food waste and cost-saving measures implemented.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking methods, knife handling, safety practices.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
Cook
Villa Azteca
Salinas
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Monitored food quality to ensure compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized cooking environment.
Cook 1
Elli's Great American Restaurant
Salinas
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Prepared diverse dishes following standardized recipes and restaurant guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and food storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and service.
Catering Chef
Self-employeed
Salinas
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed customized catering menus based on client preferences and dietary needs.
- Managed food inventory
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
- Developed food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Established strong client relationships to foster repeat business and referrals.
- Inspected kitchens before and after each event to ensure cleanliness was maintained throughout the duration of a function.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment used during catered functions.
- Observed safety measures and followed instructions when using kitchen equipment and heavy duty mixers.
- Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA05-2015
Skills
- Food inventory management
- Food safety protocols
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Quality control
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Cost control
- Food safety
- Packaging and labeling
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Multitasking and organization
- Microsoft outlook
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Demi Chef
Pebble Beach Resorts
02.2022 - 08.2025
Catering Chef
Self-employeed
04.2021 - 01.2022
Cook
Villa Azteca
04.2019 - 08.2022
Cook 1
Elli's Great American Restaurant
08.2016 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Alisal High School