FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ
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EXPERIENCE:
Head Cook, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA
-Leading back of house behind the line
-Daily prepping and creating daily specials
-Catering to specific dietary needs and restrictions
-Inventory & ordering
-Responsible for all kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, safety, and sanitation, and built from scratch food production-related processes
-Followed proper food handling methods and maintained the correct temperature of all food products
-Instructed cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
9/2001 - 8/2020
Head Chef, Dick’s Last Resort Boston, Boston, MA
-Creating new menu ideas & specials
-Hiring & training
-Inventory, creating pars & prep sheets
-Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating, and enforcing discipline when necessary.
-Ordering based on sales forecast, costs & AvT reports
-Managed day-to-day operations of the kitchen
-Ensured the highest standards of food preparation and storage are maintained.
-Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to health standards.
-Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs