Erasmo Vela

Chef/Sous Chef/kitchen manager

Corpus Christi, TX 78404

adzcjh@r.postjobfree.com

361-***-****

Seeking full time employment and the opportunity for advancement with your reputable company. In hopes of being able to fully utilize my education, acquired skills and varied work experiences in the hospitality industry. Towards the fulfillment of any and all duties required to accomplish the roles of this demanding position. I have 13+years relevant hands on experience. Includes fast, casual, family, up scale, fine dining,catering,banquets,Hospital and patient dinning. Most recently in a private club setting.

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Cook/Prep

Sagora/Viera senior living - Corpus Christi, TX

September 2019 to Present

Involved in line cooking, batch, and a la carte menu items. Prep all menu items for the weekly menu for residents. Am also responsible for garde mange, all salad(s) prep, and plate up, which also includes an offering of 2nd salad daily. Other duties included are all prep, plate up and garnish pertaining to desserts and baking as well. Fresh fruit trays are also part of my daily duties. Lead production chef

Shoreline Sandwich Company - Corpus Christi, TX

March 2019 to September 2019

Prepare & cook all menu items in satellite kitchen supplying all 3 locations. Also assist in any catered events and complete menu items for scheduled events. PM Line Cook/Chef

Holiday Inn Marina - Corpus Christi, TX

September 2018 to April 2019

Initially hired on as pm line cook, recently took on temporary role as acting chef. Hands on line, banquet, and buffet prep and cooking. Also involved in all aspects of administrative duties. PM Sous Chef

Corpus Christi Country Club - Corpus Christi, TX

February 2016 to September 2018

Effective 02/09/18 I was promoted to PM Sous Chef. I am responsible for executing and completing all aspects of banquet events and all evening shift operations for several concessions. As grill Chef my duties included were/are any and all prep work pertinent to grill station. This includes, but not limited to any portioning of fresh seafood, steaks i.e., beef tenderloin, fresh fish and chicken. At times also assist in any banquets including cooking, plate up, and garnishing. I am also responsible for daily evening dinner specials. I have recently been assigned the duty of creating our Saturday evening amuse bouche. This includes menu research, development and implementation. Plate up presentation and garnishment are strictly at my discretion. Last year I was honored by the selection of one of my appetizer creations making the menu items.

Banquet cook I

Omni Hotels - Corpus Christi, TX

September 2015 to October 2016

Hired on as banquet cook I I, dutie included cold and hot food prep and production. Also worked the a.m. breakfast shift where duties included, but not limited to cooking breakfast buffet for the restaurant, preparing and cooking the soup da jour, and employee meal on a daily basis for an estimated 200+ ppl

Sous Chef

A Berry Catered Affair - Harlingen, TX

November 2013 to August 2015

Responsibilities

Prep and cook all assigned menu items for all catered events. Transport and set up all food and service ware for events. Replenish,plate, and serve when necessary, buffet and or plated dinner service at designated event locations.

Skills Used

Ability to multitask necessary to accomplish all assigned tasks in a timely fashion for catering events. Lead cook

Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

May 2014 to May 2015

Responsibilities

Prep and cook all assigned menu items for cafeteria, Doctors lounge, and patient services in adherence to their dietary needs.

Cook lll

Westin Hotel and Resort - Frisco, TX

June 2012 to June 2013

I stock and set up omelet station and cook omelets to guest specifications. I possess great rapport building skills and interact with guest on a professional and personal level on a daily basis. I also stock the kitchen line and do all pertinent prep work as needed. Also possess adequate skills to perform assigned duties in the banquet sector of our hotel and resort. line cook

Con Queso - McKinney, TX

October 2011 to April 2012

Supervisors name & telephone:Elton Johnson 214-***-**** Rate of pay $10.00hr.

Description of duties:prep, cook and plate menu items. Cooking methods included frying, grilling, sautéing to customer specifications.

Company name: C.l. sports grill

Address: 697 b so. Hwy 78 Farmersville, tx. 75442

Telephone: 972-***-****

Kitchen Manager/Chef

C.L. Sports Grill - Farmersville, TX

August 2009 to August 2011

Supervisor's name & telephone: Richard Hayward 214-***-**** Rate of pay: $7.55hr./$600 wk.

Description of duties: managed, scheduled, and delegated kitchen staff according to needs of establishment.placed all food orders for restaurant operations. Menu development, prepared and cooked all menu items.

sous chef

A berry catered affair

August 2006 to September 2008

Supervisor's name & telephone: elvia berry 956-***-**** Rate of pay: $10.00hr.

Description of duties: prepared and cooked all catering event menu items. Assisted in transporting and setting up food product for service to designated event location. student worker

Texas State Technical College - Harlingen, TX

September 2005 to August 2007

Address: n. loop 499 Harlingen, tx. 78552

Telephone: 956-***-****

Dates of employment: sept. 2005- aug.2007

Job title: student worker

Supervisor's name & telephone: carl eads 956-***-**** Rate of pay: $8.00hr.

Description of duties: maintained culinary arts kitchen and kitchen equipment clean. Assisted in placing food orders for catering events and weekly luncheons to the public. Name: Craig Sundell

Address: 1549 legacy Dr. Frisco, Tx.

Occupation: GM Westin Hotel & Resort

Telephone: 972-***-****

Years known: 2

Name: Carl Eads

Address: N. Loop 499 Harlingen, Texas 78552

Telephone: 956-***-****

Occupation: T.S.T.C. Master Instructor

Years Known: 8

Name: Elvia Berry

Address: San Benito, Texas

Telephone: 956-***-****

Occupation: Caterer

Years Known: 8

Name: Lyndsey Mcord

Address: Frisco, Tx.

Telephone: 512-***-****

Occupation: Kitchen Manager/Plucker's Wing Bar

Years Known: 1

Education

AAS Culinary Arts in Business Management

T.S.T.C. - Harlingen, TX

2005 to 2007

Skills

• Culinary

• Cuisine

• Line cook

• kitchen

• Cooking

• Baking

• Management

• Knife skills

• Chef

• POS

• training

• Team Player

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

Food Handler

food handler certificate

Additional Information

I received my AAS culinary arts 2005-2007 while attending college I was recognized for my academic achievements by making the deans list two consecutive semesters. Was also recognized by instructors and peers for my creativity,and meticulous execution of prepping and plating assigned menu items. I Would like to continue furthering my education in order to refine my management skills in this demanding and rewarding industry. I am lacking approximately 32 semester hours in order to obtain my bachelors degree in business. I have since been working in the food service industry and have been a kitchen manager for two restaurants. I posses the discipline, knowledge, skills, certifications and ability to execute and complete the daily duties of such a demanding position. I am also bi-lingual, speaking,writing, and reading Spanish fluently, and therefore would be no communication barriers.

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