Cristhiam Rodríguez
CHEF
Taipei City
Summary
Dynamic Chef with 12 years of extensive restaurant experience. Specialized in Latin cuisine and skilled in grill cooking. Proficient in meat cuts, dish presentation, and efficiently managing the preparation and cleaning of diverse kitchen and grill areas.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
AZUCAR TAIPEI
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality dishes.
- Effectively organized events featuring the restaurant's signature dishes while maintaining high service standards.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
GAUCHO
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Preparation of charcoal for the grill.
- Expertly cooked meats to meet individual customer preferences for doneness.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
Kitchen Assistant
Cactus Bar-Restaurant
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Accountable for ensuring comprehensive cleanliness of the kitchen area before and after daily operations.
- Maintenance and organization of food storage.
- Assisted the Chef in preparing and presenting dishes, as well as notified when dishes were ready to serve.
Grill Cook
Al Carbón Restaurant
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Prepared marinades for meats (beef, chicken, pork) to be used daily.
- Prepared daily meat cuts.
- Cut and prepared vegetables.
- Grilled the meat and ensured it reached the desired level of doneness as requested by the customer.
- Plated and served dishes to customers.
Grill Assistant
Solera Restaurant
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed inventory of meats, vegetables, and other grill ingredients.
- Cleaned the grill before and after tasks.
- Preparation of charcoal for the grill.
- Prepared grill instruments for use by the grill cook.
- Assisted the grill cook in daily tasks, including plating and notifying when dishes were ready to serve.
Education
Bakery Course - Pastry and Bakery
Lezama Bakery
León, Nicaragua 12.2012 - 12.2012
Kitchen Technician - Grill
IPAC
León, Nicaragua 12.2013 - 12.2013
Skills
Timeline
Chef
AZUCAR TAIPEI
12.2022 - 11.2023
Chef
GAUCHO
09.2019 - 05.2021
Kitchen Assistant
Cactus Bar-Restaurant
06.2015 - 12.2018
Kitchen Technician - Grill
IPAC
12.2013 - 12.2013
Grill Cook
Al Carbón Restaurant
11.2013 - 04.2015
Bakery Course - Pastry and Bakery
Lezama Bakery
12.2012 - 12.2012
Grill Assistant
Solera Restaurant
03.2011 - 12.2012
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