Training Design

HECTOR GAMEZ ARAUJO

**** ***** ****** ***. ***

Los Angeles, CA 90038

Tel. 323-***-****

***********@******.***

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my knowledge, creativity and hands-on experience in the culinary arts to

bring a dynamic and creative force as a full-time Sous Chef.

EDUCATION

California School of Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu Program, Nov. 2009

JOB EXPERIENCE

Marriott Hotel, Newport Beach, CA

Sous Chef (Lead Cook). April 2010 – December 2012

Hired to reinvigorate dinner at Herons Restaurant. Our property ranking jumped from 314

to the top 20's. In charge of creating daily chef's specials and supervision of 9 employees. Planned, executed and presented wedding banquets with excellent results and lately helped secure a $20,000 banquet with a tasting of my design. Duties include daily inventory, food costs, placing vendor orders, managing dinner shift and actively helping in all kitchen areas

as needed. With ServSafe credentials, I trained kitchen staff and helped them complete their California Food Handler certifications. Identified troubled areas and implemented better sanitary practices for all stations.

Utopia Restaurant, Long Beach, CA

Sous Chef. January 20010 - April 2010

Responsibilities included: Daily specials, Tapas & Soup of the day. Working all kitchen stations as needed (Garde Manger, Pasta, Grill & Pastry); opening & closing restaurant, daily inventory, ordering food every night, as well as training and supervising cooks & dishwashers.

L’Opera Restaurant, Long Beach, CA

Pantry/Pastry Line Cook May 2009 - April 2010

Completed 180 hrs. of externship with excellent evaluation, and was subsequently hired.

In charge of Garde Manger & Dessert stations. Assisted as needed in banquets, food preparation, opening & closing kitchen stations, as well as training and supervising new cooks.

SKILLS

Well rounded Le Cordon Bleu classic training, baking, fine pastries and modern Garde Manger. Great sense of design and innovative presentation skills. Self motivated, quick learner, dependable and detail oriented. Excellent time management, works well under pressure.

Mac & Windows proficient.

Bilingual: 100% proficient in English and Spanish. 1 year of French.

CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Certified. Certificate No. 6139234. Overall Score: 92%

New Hire Training Certification.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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