Obtain a position in where my natural ability as a leader in the kitchen can help me and my company improve.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
Friendly Franchise Corporation
06.2023 - Current
Develop creative and diverse dishes that align with the likes, preferences, dietary and allergy needs of the all 10 household members
I prepare healthy meals using fresh, organic, and high-quality ingredients
The family I work for is Indian so I work with a good amount of vegetarian dishes, having some vegans and some vegetarians in the family
I use various cooking methods such as sautéing, baking, roasting, blanching, steaming and searing
Pizzas to order
I also make sure all meals are made in a timely manner without sacrificing food quality
I handle baby food as well, purées, steamed vegetables, etc
I also handle all parties and events that are held at the home
I work for a very high-end family
Non-disclosure is a must
Always maintain a clean cut look and a clean workable work area
I take care of all shopping and inventory for the home
I'm also in charge of kitchen helpers and maids, in making sure they always maintained a busy work day
I take care of hiring vendors for equipment that needs upkeep or broken
I also clean all dishes, take out trash, open and close the home
I also help with PA tasks, gas car, vacuum and clean cars, driving main family member wherever he wants to go, making sure scheduled meals are there on time without him having to ask
Daily egg whites, Berries, Coconut juice etc
Meat Dept. Supervisor
Marbella Farmers Market/ Pacific Ranch Market
04.2009 - Current
I worked at a high-end Farmers Market in San Juan Capistrano and in Orange Hills
I would provide excellent customer service, recipe help to people that needed something to cook for the night
I would cut steaks, debone chicken, k-bobs, fajitas, marinades
Open and Close the Meat Department
Make sure everything was set for next morning
Chef de Parti (CDP)
Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak
02.2018 - 07.2020
Daily prep list, prep, stock and execute dinner service
Perfection at its best
Daily sauces, haccp log, waste logs, helped less experienced staff in areas of improvement and in rush hour times
Check out cooks by double checking stations and making sure nightly duties are done
Worked with over 20 different cuts of steaks
I was in charge of all hot food going out
5 million dollar a year restaurant
Number one restaurant in Orange County for 2 years while I was there, from 2018 to 2020 after I left restaurant fell off the first place spot
Lead Line Cook
Guckenheimer Pimco
04.2014 - 01.2018
Temperatures, Manage staff, provide coverage for breaks, 21 story building 2500 employees in building, offering breakfast and lunch
I learned all different types of cuisine here
My station would switch to a different part of the world every week
From Mexico, Japan, India, Brazil to name a few
If I don't know how to make something I'm proactive and figure it out by finding a recipe
General Manager
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
04.2012 - 11.2013
Manager duties, Open, Manage labor, Daily deposits, Work the line at peak hours when needed
Set Schedules, Inventory, Ordering and Receiving, Manage a full staff
Hold quarterly team meetings, Handle and resolve all guest complaints, Set the example
Education
Culinary Arts - food safety, Hot food training, Cultural foods
Orange Coast College
09.2008
High School Diploma -
Century High School
06.2008
Skills
Knife skills
Comfortable in a kitchen
Ability to take direction
Leadership
Sense of urgency
Fast learner
Staff management
Multi-tasking
Timeline
Personal Chef
Friendly Franchise Corporation
06.2023 - Current
Chef de Parti (CDP)
Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak
02.2018 - 07.2020
Lead Line Cook
Guckenheimer Pimco
04.2014 - 01.2018
General Manager
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches
04.2012 - 11.2013
Meat Dept. Supervisor
Marbella Farmers Market/ Pacific Ranch Market
04.2009 - Current
Culinary Arts - food safety, Hot food training, Cultural foods