Juan R. Escobar
San Salvador
Summary
Professional culinary worker with strong expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety. Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Expertise about French, American, Italian, Asian, and Latin cuisine. Proven ability to support head chefs, maintain high food quality standards, and adapt to changing kitchen needs. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and achieving consistent, high-quality results. Skilled in ingredient preparation, maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
⭐ Cook (temporary Work Visa H2B)
Omni Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked closely with the kitchen team to complete orders of up to 4,000 dishes in six hours, delivering delicious, recipe-based meals.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Cook
Kreef Restaurant - El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Achieved efficient cooking on the hot line by managing up to three dishes simultaneously across diverse cuisines, including pasta, croissants, ratatouille, hamburgers, chicken tenders, and chop suey.
- Delivered high-quality cold line offerings, including salads, croissants, sandwiches, desserts, and meal boxes, alongside brunch bars, fine dining charcuterie boards, and appetizer platters.
- Successfully prepared food for 25 Christmas banquets daily, featuring pork legs, beef loins, turkeys, and chickens.
- Contributed to the preparation of over 15 kilograms of vegetables and marinades for meats, chicken, and fish, ensuring readiness for cooking. Enhanced final presentation through meticulous decoration of finished dishes.
- Maintained rigorous tracking of product expiration dates, FIFO rotation, temperature levels of walk-in coolers and freezers, and proper labeling of all products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Universidad Tecnologica De El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador12-2024
Skills
- Adapted to fast-paced environments by supporting team objectives
- Followed instructions with precision to maintain operational efficiency
- Maintained food safety standards and ensured fine presentation of dishes
- Assisted in sanitation and cleaning procedures to uphold hygiene standards
- Managed multiple tasks effectively while prioritizing time management
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Certification
FLORIDA - Food Handler Certification (2024 -2027).
Timeline
⭐ Cook (temporary Work Visa H2B)
Omni Orlando Resort
01.2024 - 10.2024
Cook
Kreef Restaurant - El Salvador
11.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Universidad Tecnologica De El Salvador