Customer Service Assisted Living

Executive Chef

Experience

Corporate Sampling Chef

Apdiel Torres

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Aldi Corporate Headquarters, Batavia, IL November

2013 –February 27, 2015

Organizes the preparation schedule for items to be sampled weekly to ensure

items are prepared on time and in an appropriate manner

Recommends recipes for private label items, advertising and publishing upon

request

Keen sense of palate and smell to evaluate, identify and communicate all aspects

of items sampled in order to provide feedback relating to cooking instructions

matching or exceeding the benchmark specifications for the Buying Directors

Completes catering orders for corporate business meetings upon request

Alden of Naperville, Naperville, IL March 2012 –June 2013

Enjoyed responsibilities of managing, cooperating with, and motivating staff

Efficiently managed food budget and determined inventory for weekly menus

Designed menus for both weekly dining and special occasions

Alden of Orland Park, Orland Park, IL 2007 – March 2012

Efficiently managed food budget and determined inventory for weekly menus

Designed menus for both weekly dining and special occasions

Displayed knowledge of proper recipes, ingredients and measurements to ensure highest

gross profit

Displayed knowledge and consistency when regarding temperatures and sanitation

Cook 2002-2007

Alden Gardens, Aurora, IL

Displayed knowledge of proper recipes, ingredients and measurements to ensure highest

gross profit

Displayed knowledge and consistency when regarding temperatures and sanitation

Assisted with the set up and presentation of buffets

Cook 2001-

2002

Skills

Education

Associates in Culinary Arts

Spring Meadows Assisted Living, Naperville IL

Worked efficiently and effectively

Displayed knowledge of proper recipes, ingredients and measurements

Garnished and enhanced dishes and desserts before serving

Robert Morris College, Naperville, IL December

2005

Completed excel program and graduated in less than two years

Received numerous state mandated certifications including sanitation

certifications and bassett certifications

Hard working, intelligent individual with multifunctional experiences, knowledge,

and superior customer service skills seeking position that will utilize culinary

training while incorporating recent experiences.

Bilingual: fluent in Spanish and English

Knowledgeable in world cuisines

Prepared to take on any assignment presented with confidence and experience

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