Kevin Villavicencio
Vancouver
Summary
Experienced SENIOR SOUS CHEF known for exceptional multitasking skills and a proactive, outgoing approach. Eager to enhance the success of a reputable organization while advancing my culinary career through the application and refinement of my skills. A reliable team player committed to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Acknowledged for creating memorable dishes using fresh ingredients, with a focus on controlling costs and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie - Senior Sous Chef
The Victors
Vancouver
12.2017 - Current
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Developed menus for special occasions, ensuring all dishes were prepared according to recipes and standards.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Main Grill Cook
Black + Blue
Vancouver
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Set up grill station in time for the service.
- Grill items as per standard grilling procedures ensuring food is not under or over cook.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for grilling purposes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Grill Expert - Night Sous Chef Assistant
Joey Burnaby
Burnaby
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Set up the grill station in time for service.
- Grill items as per standard grilling procedures ensuring food is not under or over cooked.
- Cook food to individualized taste of customers.
- Work as a shift leader guiding and supporting my team mates.
- Maintain stock products of stations.
- Operate kitchen equipment effectively.
Line Cook
Earl's Restaurant
Burnaby
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Did a general stocking of work stations .
- Assisted in equipment cleaning and dishwashing .
- Performed BOH inventory duties.
- Worked in different stations : apps, pants ,oven, top end body
Dishwasher
Sorry Babushka
Vancouver
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Supported kitchen staff when needed.
- Responsible of equipment cleaning and dishwashing.
- Worked in a fast paced enviroment
Education
High School Diploma -
Templeton Secondary School
Vancouver, BC5 2014
Skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Food presentation
- Grilling Techniques
- Ranked one of the top 5 best BOH executors at Joeys (2016)
- Focused on producing food on time ensuring excellent quality
- Thorough understanding of sanitation needs in the kitchen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team Management
- Kitchen Organization
Timeline
Chef De Partie - Senior Sous Chef
The Victors
12.2017 - Current
Main Grill Cook
Black + Blue
02.2017 - 12.2017
Grill Expert - Night Sous Chef Assistant
Joey Burnaby
11.2015 - 01.2017
Line Cook
Earl's Restaurant
06.2013 - 12.2014
Dishwasher
Sorry Babushka
02.2012 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Templeton Secondary School
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