Christopher Sanchez 20840 Community Street House 10 Winnetka, CA 91306 Phone: (818) 564-1242 E-Mail: ChrisSanchez818@gmail.com CS

Professional Profile

• Professionally trained in classic French cuisine and technique

• Exceptional leadership and teamwork abilities

• Ability to multi-task under high-pressure situations

• Able to learn new skills quickly and efficiently

• Experienced in providing excellent customer service skills

Education

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts- Los Angeles

Associates of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts April 2010 - Present

Skills and Experience

• Capable of working efficiently on any station such as sauté, grill, and fry

• Proficient in classical knife cuts, fabricating meat, poultry, and seafood

• Can accurately follow recipes for quality products

• Carry out creative and artistic plating skills

Relevant Work Experience

Osteria Firenze, Los Angeles/Café Firenze, Moorpark

Stage February 2011- Present

• Efficient and accurate in following recipes

• Trained on sauté and salad station

• Maintain high level of Sanitation

Nordstrom’s Café Bistro

Line Cook February 2011- Present

• Efficient and accurate in following recipes

• Execute artistic plating skills

• Maintain high level of Sanitation

2

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Bartender April 2008 – December 2008

• Maintained high level of sanitation

• Responded to any need of the guest

• Accurately take inventory

Claim Jumper August 2004 – July 2007

Expo/Lead Server/Pantry Cook

• Plated food artistically with a keen eye for detail for 300 covers

• Maintained a clean work station

• Trained serving staff for 2 new locations

Certifications

ServSafe Certified- National Restaurant Association, valid through 2014

First Aid Certified- American Red Cross, valid through 2012

PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS with Parsnip Puree and Avocado Aioli

TOMATO AND BUFFALO MOZZARELLA SALAD with Fresh Basil and Red Wine Vinaigrette

CLAM AND MUSSEL FETTUCCINI with White Wine Lemon Sauce Caption Goes here

SLICED NY STRIP with Creamed Spinach, Roasted Garlic Pomme Puree, and Sauce Supreme

PAN ROASTED PORK CHOP with Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Apple Sauce

Christopher Sanchez

20840 Community Street House 10 Winnetka, CA 91306 Phone: (818) 564-1242E-Mail: ChrisSanchez818@gmail.com CS

References Chef Luis Robles Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu 521 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 377-9432 lrobles@csca.edu Chris Isabell General Manager, The Elephant Bar, Sacramento Former General Manager, Claim Jumper, Northridge (805) 404-5174 Dallas Godshall Supervisor, bartender, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse (818) 220-8541 Jason Robbins Former Server, Maggianos Little Italy (323) 378-4020 Joann Groff Editor, Ventura County Star, Extra! (949) 292-3859