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EDER MARTINEZ INFANTE

4000 SW 2ND TERRACE

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Latin Cafe, excelling in food preparation and seasoning adjustment. Proven ability to enhance flavors while ensuring food safety and training kitchen staff. Adept at managing portion control and collaborating with teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Committed to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Privet Employer
Miami
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
  • Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.

Cook

Latin Cafe
Miami
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Manager Director

Private Practice
Bogata
05.2017 - 12.2018

Education

Some College (No Degree) - TEC NATIONAL AND INTERNATINAL CUISINE

INCAP
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Seasoning adjustment
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Meal plating
  • Portion control
  • Team collaboration
  • Staff training

Languages

Spanish , English
Professional

Timeline

Cook

Privet Employer
04.2024 - 02.2025

Cook

Latin Cafe
09.2022 - 02.2023

Manager Director

Private Practice
05.2017 - 12.2018

Some College (No Degree) - TEC NATIONAL AND INTERNATINAL CUISINE

INCAP

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