Chef in Ozone Park, New York

PEDRO DE LA CRUZ 86-30 10...nd Ave. 3rd Fl Ozone Park, NY, 11416 (... [email protected] EXPERIENCE Ayurveda Health Retreat, Alachua, FL Chef • Developed variety of menu items catering to customers with food allergies and diet restric- tions such as gluten-free and vegan items. • Assisted co-workers • Reduced and controlled expenses by creating on dishes (sauce and bater) and buying produce locally grown. • Prepared and served tasty and nutritious vegetarian meals on time. • Maintained an orderly and efficient workplace. Herbs Of Light, Alachua, FL 2008 - 2... Production Manager/Lab Technician • Supervised staff of eight workers in all phases of of production, including FDA compliance in dietary supplement manufacturing processes. • Supervised production and manufacturing of herbal products from raw materials to product. • Quality control for every step of processing and fulfillment of orders. Govinda’s Restaurant, Alachua, FL Chef • Managed/supervised this in high-volume, chef-driven restaurant. • Preparation and order of food, and supervised all kitchen staff. • Served all dishes to customers to a high standard and beautifully presented. • Ordered, organized and did the inventory of all products. SKILLS • Small business managerial experience. • Very precise and attentive to details. • Very creative, and passionate for food and cooking. • Able to handle many tasks at once. • Effective team member. • good understanding of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan requirements EDUCATION • High School, Academia de Renacimiento, Dominican Republic • Food, Nutrition, and Health certificate, Allegra Learning Solutions LLC • The Living Foods Lifestyle Certificate, Living Food Institute, Atlanta, GA 2014 - 2...