Luis Carlos Garcia Rodriguez
Luzern
Summary
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Jefe De Cocina
Macan Lounge Club
Valencia
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff regarding reservations and table management.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to improve existing recipes or create new ones.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, special events, promotions.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
Cocinero
Hotel Malcon And barret
Valencia
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
Cocinero
La Lonja Del mar
Madrid
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
Kitchen Helper
Isidro 490
General Roca
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Ensured that all temperatures were at proper levels for safe food handling.
- Set up banquet tables with tablecloths, napkins, china plates and cutlery.
- Assisted chefs in plating dishes for presentation.
- Disposed of garbage according to health code regulations.
- Cleaned ovens and grills after each use according to established procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Artes Culinarias CECSA
Venezuela01-2017
High School Diploma -
Andres Bello
Venezuela01-2010
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Menu Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Performance Assessments
- Order Management
- Food preparation techniques
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Budgeting and cost control
- Recipe Management
- Recipe creation
- Decision-Making
- Recruitment and Onboarding
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Jefe De Cocina
Macan Lounge Club
01.2021 - 07.2024
Cocinero
Hotel Malcon And barret
02.2020 - 11.2020
Cocinero
La Lonja Del mar
12.2019 - 02.2020
Kitchen Helper
Isidro 490
11.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Artes Culinarias CECSA
High School Diploma -
Andres Bello
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