Sous Chef High School

Valerie Huerta

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Berwyn, IL *****

Cell phone: 773-***-****

Email: ******.*********@*****.***

Education:

Malcolm X Community College, Chicago, IL Aug 2023-Present

Morton College, Cicero, IL Aug 2016-2018

Benito Juarez Community Academy High School, Chicago, IL Sep 2012- Jun2016

Experience:

Taco Mucho, Sous Chef, Oak Park, IL Aug 2021- Present

●Developed and mastered recipes to be used in day-to-day operation

●Ordered ingredients and maintained accurate inventory

●Ensure freshness of dishes through proper inventory management

●Follow Food and Safety standards for best overall experience

●Point of contact for Guests questions or concerns

●Leading and guiding junior kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers

The Dearborn, Host, Chicago, IL Oct 2020/ Aug 2021

●Monitor restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow

●Help fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships

●Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner

Shaw’s Crab House, Host, Chicago, IL Nov 2019/ March 2020

●Took orders over the phone and prepared orders for customers

●Assisted guests on the phone and in person regarding reservations

●Effectively seat guests and prepared tables for special occasions

Taco Mucho, Front/Back of house staff, Chicago, IL Jun 2019/ Nov 2019

●Process meal and beverage orders, deliver food, and process guests payment

●Food runner, ensure all guests are provided with prompt and friendly service

●Expo, responsible for the production and presentation of food served

●Dishwasher, clean, wash and sanitize cooking equipment

Devon Seafood Grill, Lead Host, Chicago, IL Jun 2017/ Nov 2019

●Effectively seat guests and assure all reservations are confirmed

●Assist fellow team members in ensuring overall guests’ satisfaction.

●Effectively took orders for customers and prepared delivery orders.

●Assisted guests inquiring about reservations and expertly managed the general flow of the restaurant by seating guests according to the flow of business.

Skills and Abilities:

●Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish

●Organized

●Teamwork

●Multitasking

●Strong work ethic

●Adaptable

●Problem Solving

●Interpersonal Communication

References:

Michael Brady (561) 598-918, ******@****.***

Ron Aleman 708-***-****, ************@*****.***

Daniel Michmerhuizen 312-***-****, ****************@*****.***

Nicole Bishop 630-***-****, **********@*****.***

Kelsey Teale 319-***-****, ******.*****@*****.***

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