Executive Chef Baldwin Park

LAURO AGUILA

adx9t7@r.postjobfree.com 626-***-**** Pomona, CA 91767

Summary

I'm a 3rd generation chef and enjoy the challenge of creating new and exciting dishes to please the palate of every one's taste. I'm a self starter, open and flexible to new ideas and helpful hints. With 4o years plus experience I have a lot to offer and would be pleased to demonstrate my knowledge.

Skills

Banquets and Catering

Budgeting and Cost Control

Kitchen Staff Management

Recipe Development

Culinary Trends

Experience

Vintners Tavern Chino, CA

Chef

01/2021 - Current

Vintners tavern, chino

Ordering, costing menu developing, training

Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.

Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.

Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.

Cafe Mundial Monrovia, CA

Executive Chef

01/2017 - 01/2021

Café mundial, monrovia

Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.

Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.

Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.

Double Tree Hotel By Hilton Norwalk, CA

Executive Chef

12/2014 - 01/2017

Double tree, norwalk

Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.

Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.

Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.

Baldwin Park grill Baldwin Park, CA

EXECUTIVE CHEF

02/2009 - 11/2014

BalDwin park grill, baldwin park

Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.

Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.

Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development and daily restaurant operations.

Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.

MOONDANCE catering Long Beach, CA

EXECUTIVE CHEF

01/2005 - 01/2009

CATERING, long beach

Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.

Supervised dramatic changes to kitchens, adhered to health department standards and handled customer requests for healthier food options.

Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.

Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.

Lake Arrowhead Resort And Spa Lake Arrowhead, CA

Executive Chef

07/2002 - 01/2005

Lake Arrowhead resort

Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.

Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.

Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.

Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.

Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.

Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.

Education and Training

Monrovia High School Monrovia, CA

GED

1983

Languages

Spanish:

Native/ Bilingual

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