ObjectiveTo be employ where I can utilize and advance my Culinary skillsExperienceHilton Americas Houston Hotel, Houston, TX: Sous Chef2017-PresentDemonstrate work and understand business and operation. Manage shifts and daily decision making, schedule and planning. Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding the culinary trends. Assist and help coordinate all menu planning and implementation.Ensure food standards and presentation are maintained and always improvedOrganize food production in a cost effective and hygienic manner.Maintain inventory, food ordering, and account for all food products and purchases.Find methods of reducing costs without affecting the level of service or product received by guests. Hilton Hotel Post Oak, Houston, TX: Banquet Cook2015-2017Assist Chef in cooking and preparing base on daily, planed menus and quantities. Organize and prepare food for Employee meal, Banquet and Restaurant. Regulate sanitizing, right temperature control and prevent cross contamination. Prep as needed for the next daily task. BOH cleaning up after each shift.Barona Hotel Resort and Casino, Lakeside, CA: F&B Guest Service 2007-2015Delivers food and drinks to guests using Applebee’s team delivery system.Greet guests, answers question, makes suggestions regarding food, drinks, and service.Interacts verbally with all guests creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.Presents guest check to each table and accepts a form of payment. Makes correct change and/or completes the proper charge card procedure.Participates in the clearing and resetting of dining room tablesBarona Hotel Resort and Casino, Lakeside, CA: Cook 2003-2007Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddlesPre-cook items such as bacon, in order to prepare them for later use.Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.EducationHouston Community College, Houston, TXAssociate in Culinary Art 2018Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA2010-2015Computer NetworkServsafe Certification Certificate Number 15093399 SkillsPlease visit my culinary portfolio at: https://ernescom1.wordpress.com/Strong Customer Service SkillStrong Computer Skill
