RODRIGO CARTER

CHEF

Career summary

A detail orientated Chef who has a passion for food and who

works hard to ensure that every dish which leaves her kitchen is perfect. Rodrigo has culinary experience of working in hotel kitchens, cafeterias, bussy restaurants, massive events. With his cooking expertise he will not only be able to prepare a wide variety of foodstuffs, but will also be instrumental in the smooth running of any kitchen area and catering service. Right now he is looking for a suitable position with a company that will give him the freedom to develop professionally, and to create dishes. Key skills

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Many Cuisine stiles Creation of dishes

Fine dining Knife advance skills

Menu planning Buffet all kinds

Food preparation General supervision

Work experience

Centro Español San Fernando

CHEF Owner manager June 2009 – Present

Leading a small team in a busy kitchen, and responsible for overseeing and participating in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks, preparation of massive events.

Undertake menu planning

Washing, cutting and peeling fruits and vegetables.

Managing all aspects of the kitchen & cooking areas.

Determining work schedules and delegating specific duties.

Full care of hygiene standards for kitchen works.

Actively participating in staff meetings.

Monitor sanitation practices.

Documenting and recording information.

Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing all areas of the kitchen.

Evaluating new recipes, cooking equipment and products.

Organising the food for special occasions like wedding, banquets and conferences.

Assisting in purchasing supplies and also taking inventory. Head Chef

Tomacho Parrillero July 2006 –June 2009

Academic qualifications

INACAP PARQUE OHIGGINS CHILE CURSES 1995 – 1996

international cuisine certified

American buffet certified

Coctel and bar certified

Pastry making certified

Chocolate making certified

CULINARY SKILLS

Knowledge of the latest cooking trends and

ingredients.

Able to cook for large numbers of diners.

Always arriving at work at the correct time and in immaculate uniform.

Able to manage and control a retail food outlet.

Accurately preparing ingredients for cooking.

Able to work with all kinds of fresh food.

Can accurately measure portion sizes and dish

ingredients.

Preserving food quality.

Knowledge of working in five star hotels,

restaurants, cafes and school canteens.

Advising customers on the menu and also

recommending specific dishes to them.

Able to work to tight budgets.

Closely monitoring the food that is being

prepared in a kitchen.

Storing food in the right manner.

Superb food presentation skills.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Making decisions and solving problems.

Ability to quickly engage with others.

Trouble-shooting any problems that may arise.

Mentally tough enough to be able to work long

hours in a stressful environment.

Food resourcing, preparation and presentation.

Food and beverage management.

Taking responsibility for personal development.

Ethnic and vegetarian cuisine

Willing to take responsibility for what happens in the kitchen.

REFERENCES

Available on request.

CONTACT DETAILS

Rodrigo Carter

Roma S/n San Fernando Chile

T: +569******** - E: acu4tf@r.postjobfree.com

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