Jesus Aguirre
chicago, IL *****
Phone: 773-***-****
E-Mail: *********@*******.***
Summary
Goal-
To be part of a team where I can share my knowledge of culinary arts and improve my abilities in my weakest areas in the kitchen as well.
Highlights
Languages- fluent in Spanish,English, and Chinese. Can read in Spanish and English.
Inventory management familiarity
Contemporary sauce work
High volume production capability
Extensive catering background
Food presentation talent
Focus on portion and cost control
Experience
June 2010 to Current
Wolfgang Puck Catering Chicago, IL
cook
I am the lead in salads and Asian dishes.
I oversee the team of chefs and ensure those certain dishes are well prepared.
Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
May 2009 to June 2010
Keefers Restaurant Chicago, IL
Prep Chef
Prep Chef with Chef John Hogan.
Lead prep line with sauces and soups.
Was the receiver of the kitchen.
Ensured that utensils and Kitchen was clean at the end of the shift.
July 2005 to May 2009
A.J. Salon Chicago, IL
Owner and Hair stylist
October 1997 to October 2005
Italian Village Chicago, IL
Line Cook
Saute cook for first two years.
Then moved to vivere kitchen.
Did daily specials with soups and worked in various stations.
June 1999 to December 2000
Rosebud Restaurant Chicago, IL
Line Cook
Worked with Chef Suni as a line cook in the saute station.
July 1998 to May 1999
Tractoria #10 Chicago, IL
Line Cook
Worked with Chef Paul England.
Worked stations such as pasta.
August 1992 to November 1997
Italian Village Chicago, IL
Line Cook
Did daily specials.
Worked pizza, grill, salad, and pasta stations.
November 1996 to May 1997
Lee's restaurant Mayville, WI
Owner and Chef
May 1989 to March 1992
Hilton Hotel Chicago, IL
Line Cook
Worked as a garde manger.
Education
1985 Benito Juarez High School Cuernavaca, Morelos