Ruben Ruiz
North Aurora
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Factor and a proven track record in menu development and inventory management. Adept at training teams and implementing waste reduction strategies, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional customer service and maintaining high food safety standards, ensuring quality and satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Sous Chef
Factor
Aurora
08.2022 - Current
- Managed various tasks across departments while ensuring adherence to timelines, CCPs, and SOPs.
- Demonstrated flexibility by covering shifts, including third shift responsibilities, as needed.
- attended multiple planning meetings and plate verifications processes every morning to facilitate smooth operations.
- Trained junior staff on culinary techniques, processes and kitchen safety protocols.
- Executed quality assurance checks on finished products prior to kitchen exit.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, enhancing efficiency in kitchen operations.
- Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects, consistently meeting all deadlines.
- Covered executive shifts while optimizing daily operations and reallocating labor resources.
Chef
Flagship at Facebook
Chicago
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Open and closing of the kitchens and café
- Developed menus for day-to-day operations according to clients' needs.
- Executed menu development with the addition of dietary needs, allergen descriptions as well as showcased our local farms, Venders or in homemade items.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste
- Developed and trained team members to ensure they are following company standards and guidelines
- Oversaw food preparation, process, quality, food safety and sanitation
- Researched and revamped menu items with emphasis on local products to align with the company's vision.
- Performed one on one meetings with my team to encourage independence and growth with company engagement.
- Maintained accurate and updated logs in regard to food safety and sanitation.
Kitchen Manager/Chef/Operations Manager
BOWLERO/BRUNSWICK ZONE XL
Naperville
03.2015 - 06.2018
- As an opening and closing manager, ensured that the building was ready for business per the company procedure
- Maintained proper inventory levels, while ensuring products and supplies were being properly used and rotated
- Involved staff and hosted several meetings regarding operations and team strategy
- Promoted outside operational sales
- Led and developed team members for advancement within the company
- Ensured quality food and product was made to order, while monitoring food waste and development of par levels for day-to-day operations
- Trained and developed kitchen members on a new sales menu for the company
- Assisted in training in other company locations
- Found and incorporated easier forms of event execution and procedures to ensure success
Onsite Executive Chef
BEYOND EVENTS
Berwyn
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Prepared banquets, special events, and a la carte cuisine for 40-5,000 guests
- Trained personnel on the proper use of equipment
- Developed and maintained good working relationships with catering team
- Ensured all food safety and quality guidelines were being met
- Modeled and presented food according to company and client standards
Sous Chef
BUONA BEEF CATERING
Berwyn
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Maintained proper inventory levels of fresh, frozen, and dried foods in storage
- Supervised 7-11 staff members under the direction of the executive chef
- Directed proper procedures that include cleanliness, storage and preparedness of food, and safety regulations
- Forecasted and budgeted amount of food needed for reservations made by clients
- Headed and guided team during high pressure and fast paced environments
- Examined food orders and organized deliveries
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Culinary Arts
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
05.2011
Skills
- Serve safe allergens
- Serve safe managers sanitation license
- City of Chicago sanitation license
- Menu Marketing and Management
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Bartending certification
- Baccid license
- Menu development
- Inventory management
Certification
- Serve safe allergens
- Serve safe managers sanitation license
- City of Chicago sanitation license
- Menu Marketing and Management
- Customer Service
- Hospitality and bartending certification
- Baccid license
- cpr certified
Timeline
Sr Sous Chef
Factor
08.2022 - Current
Chef
Flagship at Facebook
07.2018 - 04.2022
Kitchen Manager/Chef/Operations Manager
BOWLERO/BRUNSWICK ZONE XL
03.2015 - 06.2018
Onsite Executive Chef
BEYOND EVENTS
11.2011 - 02.2014
Sous Chef
BUONA BEEF CATERING
09.2009 - 09.2013
Associates in Applied Science - Culinary Arts
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
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