Prepared Meals Food Safety

RG Raul Guisandes

Charlotte, NC ***** 786-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

SKILLS Menu Planning

Food Preparation Techniques

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Order Supplies

Food Plating and Presentation

Critical Thinking

WORK HISTORY CHEF 12/2022 to CURRENT

West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital Miami, FL

Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

PRIVATE CHEF 11/2021 to 05/2022

Self-employeed Monterrey, Mexico

Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.

Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients. Prepared and cooked over 21 meals per week and cooked for business parties.

Shopped for ingredients.

KITCHEN MANAGER 02/2014 to 07/2017

International Relations Department Protocol Havana, Cuba Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.

Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals. Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature. Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

CHEF 03/2011 to 06/2013

Cuban Embassy Paris, France

Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

HOTEL CHEF 01/2010 to 05/2011

Hotel Palco Havana, Cuba

Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent. Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift. CHEF BUTLER 02/2009 to 01/2010

Serbia/Montenegro Embassy Havana, Cuba

Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.

Arranged for extra bedding, linens, towels and furniture to satisfy guests. Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices and other commercial buildings.

Supervised staff by maintaining work schedule, distributing assignments and paychecks to staff and offering assistance with work duties. CHEF 02/2007 to 09/2008

Venezuelan Embassy Havana, Cuba

Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross- contamination.

Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.

EDUCATION 624 Hours Of Vocational School Culinary Arts 07/2017 Artechef Academic Center, Havana, Cuba

High School Diploma 07/1990

Cristino Naranjo High School, Havana, Cuba

LANGUAGES Spanish

Native or Bilingual

English

Professional Working

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