Edgar Israel Castillo Garcia
Lic. Gastronomia
San Miguel De Allende ,San Miguel de Allende
Summary
Mexican Chef, Passionate about new culinary techniques,
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Chef De Partie
Amatte Hotel
San miguel de Allende
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
Chef De Cuisine
L´otel Chiquitos
San Miguel de Allende
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Chef
Roagi
San Miguel de Allende
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Sous Chef
Momma
San Miguel de Allende
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
Lic. Gastronomia
Fray Andres De San Miguel
Salvatierra, Gto 06.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
Plating and presentation
Attention to taste
Safety standards and protocols
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Amatte Hotel
10.2023 - Current
Chef De Cuisine
L´otel Chiquitos
05.2022 - 06.2023
Chef
Roagi
12.2021 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Momma
06.2020 - 11.2021
Lic. Gastronomia
Fray Andres De San Miguel
06.2013 - 11.2016