Matthew Cranert
Haole Shack LLC
La Jolla,CA
4
years of professional experience
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as an Executive Sous Chef at Cucina Enoteca, excelling in menu development and staff training. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and food safety compliance, while delivering high-quality dishes. Highly motivated to drive results through effective team coordination and innovative cooking techniques.
Work History
Lead Line Cook
1 Year 7 Months- Coordinated grill, sauté, and prep stations to maintain smooth kitchen workflow during peak service.
- Trained new kitchen staff on prep procedures, station setup, and food safety standards.
- Monitored ticket timing to ensure accurate, consistent plates reached guests promptly.
- Prepared proteins, sides, and garnishes according to recipe specifications and portion standards.
Executive Sous Chef
9 Months- Supervised daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistency across prep, line, and service stations.
- Coordinated seasonal menu execution with chef team while preserving scratch-made standards and presentation quality.
- Trained line cooks on recipes, plating, and station organization to improve service readiness.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls to support compliant kitchen operations.
Sous Chef
1 Year 1 Month- Supervised line cooks and prep staff to maintain smooth kitchen operations during peak service.
- Coordinated daily food preparation, station setup, and service timing for consistent plate quality.
- Enforced sanitation standards and safe food handling procedures across kitchen work areas.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated ordering needs to reduce prep shortages.
Education
- Art History
Skills
Food safety knowledge
Grilling techniques
Food assembly
Menu planning
Cooking techniques
Food safety
Training management
Menu development
Kitchen organization
Food preparation
Sanitation practices
Food presentation
Inventory control
Spoilage prevention
Knife skills
Food processing
Ingredient preparation
Garnishing techniques
Allergen awareness
Sauce preparation
Staff coordination
Plates presentation
Ordering and stocking
Recipe execution
Food safety monitoring
Cleaning and organization
Highly motivated
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Haole Shack LLC
09.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Executive Sous Chef
Cucina Enoteca
06.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Sous Chef
Encinitas Bar and Grill
01.2022 - 02.2023Read More
College of San Mateo
from Art History
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