Kevyn Jose Roda Cruz
Newton Abbon,united kingdom
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen management and food preparation. Adept at food presentation, inventory control, and food sourcing, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. Skilled in sauce and seafood preparation, with a proven ability to adapt to kitchen challenges and enforce cleanliness protocols. Committed to maintaining excellence in all aspects of kitchen operations while pursuing opportunities for career growth within the culinary industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sous chef
Yafo Restaurant
Bristol, United Kingdom
2024.12 - 2025.02
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge.
- Contributed creative ideas for special events menus, providing memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Supervised daily food prep operations, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Developed unique flavour profiles for signature dishes, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive working environment through clear communication and team motivation.
Cheff
Yakinori restaurant
Bristol , United Kingdom
2024.03 - 2024.12
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
Kitchen porter and Kitchen assistant
The Kensington Arms
Bristol , United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2024.01
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
Kitchen porter
La Taperia
Chippenham, United Kingdom
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Ensured smooth running of the kitchen by efficiently managing waste disposal tasks.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
Financial advisor
Banco Avanz
Managua , Nicaragua
2020.03 - 2023.01
- Resolved complex financial issues, ensured client satisfaction.
- Improved clients' understanding of tax liabilities through clear explanations.
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments, mitigated potential losses.
- Achieved greater customer satisfaction with insightful investment strategies.
- Monitored economic and social trends with keen attention to detail.
- Performed regular audits of client accounts ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of investments, maximised returns.
Banking Services
Banco de Finanzas (BDF)
Managua , Nicaragua
2016.03 - 2020.02
- Improved workplace hygiene with regular cleaning and sanitisation of baking equipment.
- Maintained consistency in dough mixing through careful measurement and mixing techniques.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising on taste or quality of baked goods.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities concurrently, managing time effectively under pressure.
- Operated industrial ovens effectively, ensuring optimal baking conditions at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance on baking machinery for uninterrupted operation during busy periods.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - English
College Green
Bristol 2024.02 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration
Universidad Centro Americana (UCA)
Managua, Nicaragua 2016.01 - 2022.11
Certificate of Higher Education - Baccalaureate
Instituto Rigoberto Lopez Perez
Managua, Nicaragua 2010.01 - 2015.11
Skills
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Food sourcing
- Sauce preparation
- Seafood preparation
- Adapting to kitchen challenges
- Enforcing kitchen cleanliness
- Food preparation
Languages
Spanish
Native
Certification
Certified in Hygiene and Food Handling
Certified in Allergens
Affiliations
- Exercise, Read
Timeline
Sous chef
Yafo Restaurant
2024.12 - 2025.02
Cheff
Yakinori restaurant
2024.03 - 2024.12
NVQ Level 1 - English
College Green
2024.02 -
Kitchen porter and Kitchen assistant
The Kensington Arms
2023.09 - 2024.01
Kitchen porter
La Taperia
2023.02 - 2023.08
Financial advisor
Banco Avanz
2020.03 - 2023.01
Banking Services
Banco de Finanzas (BDF)
2016.03 - 2020.02
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Administration
Universidad Centro Americana (UCA)
2016.01 - 2022.11
Certificate of Higher Education - Baccalaureate
Instituto Rigoberto Lopez Perez
2010.01 - 2015.11