JOAQUIN VEGA

Summary

Dedicated culinary professional with expertise in restaurant cleanliness and organisation, pizza preparation, and sauce formulation. Demonstrates strong skills in adaptable cooking techniques, oven temperature management, and sourdough baking. Committed to maintaining hygiene and safety compliance while ensuring exceptional food presentation aesthetics. Proficient in equipment upkeep, baking methods, dough preparation and kneading, as well as portion control strategies. Aspires to leverage culinary expertise to enhance dining experiences and contribute to a dynamic kitchen environment.

Overview

year of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work history

Pizza chef

Fratelli Pizzeria

El Reten Magdalena , Colombia

09.2023 - 11.2024

Upheld strict hygiene standards whilst preparing food, ensuring safe consumption for guests.
Adapted quickly to new recipes, resulting in a wider variety of offerings for customers.
Contributed to team efforts in achieving daily targets without compromising on quality or service speed.
Gained experience working with various types of ovens, increasing proficiency and versatility as a chef.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Finanzas

Universidad Simon Bolivar

Colombia

08.2009 - 11.2014

Skills

Restaurant cleanliness and organization
Pizza preparation and assembly
Sauce formulation
Culinary expertise
Adaptable cooking techniques
Oven temperature management
Sourdough baking

Food presentation aesthetics
Hygiene and safety compliance
Equipment upkeep
Baking methods
Dough preparation and kneading
Portion control strategies

Languages

English

Beginner

Spanish

Native

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