Christopher Lopez

Experience

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  Paragon Restaurant

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Sous Chef

  Provided excellent customer service with our patrons to meet their catering needs along with handling escalations with the food service. Performs purchasing, includes contacting vendors for food orders, and evaluates shipment in. Supervised the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and areas for safety and needed repairs. Supervised and participated in the planning of the menus, catering, large scale banquets, meat carving, and buy-outs.

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  Westin Hotels & Resorts

  Jan 2017 - now

  Cook II

  Preparing and serving a variety of dishes in large quantities: Banquets, working all stations on the line, helping Chef with recipes and helping with timed ordered dishes. Checking portioning and garnishing of food/following prescribed menus and recipes provided by Chef and calculating ingredients as needed. Assist in training and evaluation of new cooks on stations and showing them proper techniques. Operating and cleaning a variety of kitchen equipment. Assist with food preparation first and next shifts along with receiving and storing food. ▪ Transferable skill: The ability to work independently and perform my responsibilities effectively and efficiently. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment in the kitchen. Must have strong organization, time management and follow up skills gained being a Cook II. In addition to excellent communication skills gained through this role, I am self-motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Show less