Juan Jose Betancort
Cook
Quintana Roo
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook Supervisor
TUK TUK Thai Restaurant
Puerto aventuras
01.2022 - Current
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
Assistant Cook
Casa Sofia
Playa del Carmen
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Ordered food and supplies based on detailed inventories and changing restaurant needs.
Owner/Operator
FOODIE MEALS
San Antonio de Padua
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior prepared meals to customers.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Prepared monthly budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Charted and executed marketing strategies to gain new clients.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Create a highly nutritious and customized menu for all customers.
- I created nutritious vegan, vegetarian and gluten free menus.
- Make all necessary purchases, making use of a budget without lowering the quality of the food.
Ayudante De Cocina
Piccolo
San Antonio de Padua
02.2013 - 06.2020
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Order and cleanliness.
- Work under pressure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Educacion Media N° 9
Merlo, Buenos Aires Argentina 03.2004 - 12.2009
Certificado De Curso De Cocina Profesional - Gastronomia
Edutin Academy
Argentina 09.2020 - 03.2021
Certificado En Curso De Barista Internacional - Gastronomia
Centro Internacional De Cocteleria
Buenos Aires Argentina 10.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Italian cuisine
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
TUK TUK Thai Restaurant
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Cook
Casa Sofia
03.2021 - 01.2022
Certificado De Curso De Cocina Profesional - Gastronomia
Edutin Academy
09.2020 - 03.2021
Owner/Operator
FOODIE MEALS
08.2020 - 01.2021
Certificado En Curso De Barista Internacional - Gastronomia
Centro Internacional De Cocteleria
10.2019 - 12.2022
Ayudante De Cocina
Piccolo
02.2013 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Escuela De Educacion Media N° 9
03.2004 - 12.2009
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