Andrew De Cesare
San Diego,California
Summary
Cook Reliable and passionate professional, boasting relevant experience as a Cook in fast-paced culinary environments. Demonstrated strengths include recipe development, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Possess strong knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines with a knack for creating appealing presentations. Notably contributed to enhancing quality control measures and streamlining food preparation processes in previous roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cooking Intern
Fontegiusta
Siena, Italy
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables.
- Observed chefs in the kitchen to understand techniques and methods used in food preparation.
- Helped set up buffets for special events by arranging food attractively on platters or trays.
- Maintained records related to food production such as number of servings prepared each day or types of ingredients used.
- Performed quality checks on cooked dishes before they were served.
Handyman
AR Concepts & Design Build
San Diego, California
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Acquired valuable culinary skills during a 2-month immersion in an Italian cooking academy.
- Cooked for 40+ people
- Followed all Health and Cleanliness precautions.
- Skilled in handling the demands of a fast-paced kitchen.
- Proficient in the skillful handling and precise cutting of various types of vegetables and meat.
Education
Journalism/ Minor Italian -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ, US05.2027
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Team Player
- Knife Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Seafood Preparation
- Grilling Techniques
- Basic cooking methods
- Cleanliness and sanitation
Certification
- FonteGiusta Cooking Academy 2 moths
Languages
Italian
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cooking Intern
Fontegiusta
06.2024 - 08.2024
Handyman
AR Concepts & Design Build
05.2023 - 08.2023
Journalism/ Minor Italian -
Northern Arizona University