NICOLAS EDUARDO JIMENEZ SALAZAR
Bogota,HUI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Seasoned Sous Chef specializing in Indian cuisine. Successful 1 year record in high-volume kitchens. Career achievements working with head chefs and kitchen staff to meet high standards for taste, presentation and service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
ENHAR SAS
03.2023 - Current
- I had to take over the kitchen as a head chef , because the chef that started the restaurant quit and the restaurant was left without a chef. I had to learn trough various learning techniques and study on my own in a very short time . Ended up cooking as a head chef for the restaurant , while positively increasing the amount of new clients and positive reviews. Trained the staff members who were new.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Contributed to a significant increase in positive online reviews by consistently delivering exceptional meals that exceeded guest expectations.
Restaurant Manager
Árel SAS
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
Education
Tecnico Laboral Por Competencia En Cocina - Technical Course
Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno
Bogotá, Colombia05.2024
College Credit Certificate - Business Specialist
Miami Dade College
Miami, Colombia05.2019
English Program - SEMI INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Barry University
Miami12.2016
GED -
GED
MIAMI 05.2016
Skills
- Effective Communications
- Hospitality service expertise
- Sauce preparation
- Portion and cost control
- Nutrition knowledge
- New Hire Training
- Food inventories
- Food Cost Analysis
- Vendor Relations
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
Gym training
I am very passionate and disciplined , i have been training for 11 years, and trained multiple sports as well.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
ENHAR SAS
03.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Árel SAS
09.2020 - 12.2022
Tecnico Laboral Por Competencia En Cocina - Technical Course
Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno
College Credit Certificate - Business Specialist
Miami Dade College
English Program - SEMI INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Barry University
GED -
GED
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