David Pineros
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations, cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Convertional skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Portofino Restaurant , Auckland, New Zealand
01.2023 - Current
- organize kitchen staff
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- good work and communication
Chef
La Huertana
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Kitchen Hand
Santa Costilla
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Politecnico Internacional
Politecnico Internacional
Colombia And Spain06.2023
Skills
- Menu Planning
- Portion and Cost Control
- Fine Dining Expertise
- Train Employees
- Control of Expenses
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Storage
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Knife Use
- Hospitality Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
taster and sommelier
I like wine a lot, trying different grape strains, different brand varieties, feeling the flavor of each one is something very distinctive and unique. It is something that has always brought me joy, the process of wine and knowing that it is a natural product, that Few of us have an expense towards this, I am as passionate as cooking.
Timeline
Chef
Portofino Restaurant , Auckland, New Zealand
01.2023 - Current
Chef
La Huertana
02.2021 - 08.2022
Kitchen Hand
Santa Costilla
03.2016 - 03.2018
No Degree - Politecnico Internacional
Politecnico Internacional
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