Pablo Vargas
Collingwood
Summary
Hard-working individual looking to obtain a position that will enable me to use my interpersonal skills, educational background, and leadership capabilities to further develop my professional experience.
Chef with over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry looking to expand my skills outside the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Gustav Chophouse & Bar
10.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Chef De Cuisine
Piccolo Piano Pizzeria
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees.
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Regularly reviewed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement or adjustments to menu offerings based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Oakville, ON06-2008
Culinary Management - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04-2013
Skills
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Organisation
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff development
- Shift scheduling
- Time management
- Positive engagement
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or Prometric.
- First Aid Certification
Interests
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Video Gaming
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Swimming
- Playing Sports
Timeline
Sous Chef
Gustav Chophouse & Bar
10.2024 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
Piccolo Piano Pizzeria
02.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity High School
Culinary Management - Culinary Arts
George Brown College
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