Victor Chacon
Altadena
Summary
A seasoned Head Chef at Pizza Of Venice, I excelled in kitchen management and team leadership, significantly enhancing food quality and operational efficiency. My expertise in menu development and staff training, coupled with a commitment to food safety, fostered a collaborative environment, driving notable improvements in service delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Pizza Of Venice
07.2016 - 01.2025
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Education
N/A - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Santa Monica
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Allergy awareness
- Inventory rotation
- Staff training
Certification
Managers food handler card
ABC server training certification
Languages
English and Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Chef
Pizza Of Venice
07.2016 - 01.2025
N/A - Graphic Design
Art Institute of Santa Monica
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