HUGO SANCHEZ
Head Cook
Croydon
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with mexican cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Cook/Head Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
11.2021 - Current
- Supported front-of-house staff with timely dish preparation and efficient communication during busy shifts.
- Streamlined kitchen processes, resulting in faster ticket times and increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Implemented proper food handling procedures, ensuring the safety of all dishes served to guests.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines.
- Mentored junior cooks, providing guidance on advanced cooking techniques and best practices.
- Reduced food waste by monitoring inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Cook/Chef Assistant
Zagame's House
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
Cook/Chef Assistant
University Cafe
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
Diploma - Diploma Hospitality Management
PAX Institute
Melbourne, VIC 03.2021 - 09.2021
Certificate - Certificate IV Commercial Cookery
PAX Institute
Melbourne, VIC 11.2019 - 09.2020
Certificate - Certificate III Commercial Cookery
PAX Institute
Melbourne, VIC 08.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate - English With Academic Purposes
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC 11.2017 - 06.2018
Skills
Kitchen management
Cost control
Food safety
Kitchen staff management
Training and mentoring
Inventory control
Timeline
Senior Cook/Head Cook
Guzman Y Gomez
11.2021 - Current
Diploma - Diploma Hospitality Management
PAX Institute
03.2021 - 09.2021
Cook/Chef Assistant
Zagame's House
02.2021 - 08.2021
Certificate - Certificate IV Commercial Cookery
PAX Institute
11.2019 - 09.2020
Cook/Chef Assistant
University Cafe
06.2019 - 11.2019
Certificate - Certificate III Commercial Cookery
PAX Institute
08.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate - English With Academic Purposes
Victoria University
11.2017 - 06.2018
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