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
Thai Cuisine
Mexican cuisine
Food preparation and safety
Stocking and replenishing
Budgeting
Kitchen staff coordination
Sanitizing understanding
Bakery
Barista
Pizza making
Butcher
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