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Emmanuel Alberto Maldonado Portilla

Emmanuel Alberto Maldonado Portilla

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented Banquet Chef focused on balancing creativity and taste against budget and scheduling requirements. Manages teams skillfully to consistently execute exceptional events for private and corporate customers. Excels at overseeing teams, inventory and quality control. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1

Degree

3
3

Certificates

Work History

Banquet Cook II

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
Colorado Springs, USA
10.2022 - Current
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Supervised other cooks in the kitchen during banquets or events when needed.
  • Maintained strict standards for portion sizes and inventory management to consistently meet budget targets.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards.
  • Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
  • Trained and coached banquet staff to maintain groups' reputation for impeccable service.
  • Communicated effectively with banquet staff regarding orders placed by guests during events.
  • Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Denver, USA
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant's specifications prior to serving them to guests at banquets or events.
  • Coordinated with banquet staff to ensure accurate timing for delivery of hot entrees to guests' tables.
  • Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, ensuring proper presentation, portioning and temperature.
  • Organized buffet tables by setting up decoration pieces while ensuring that food is attractively presented.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Used such cooking processes as charbroiling, sautéing, braising, roasting and par cooking to create delicious dishes.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
  • Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.

Head Chef

Burgers HDE Restaurant
Medellín, Colombia
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
  • Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.

Bakery Assistant

CulinArt
, Venezuela
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Monitored oven temperatures and baking times for optimal product outcomes.
  • Coordinated with bakery team to fulfill large orders and special event requests.
  • Baked cookies, muffins, breads, tarts, pies, cupcakes and other desserts.
  • Labeled bakery items by inputting data into digital weighing machine.
  • Followed recipes and baking instructions precisely for consistent product quality.
  • Mixed batters according to specific recipes, ensuring accuracy in measurements.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Decorated cakes using various techniques such as piping and fondant sculpting.
  • Personalized cakes by writing desired words or adding other customizations.
  • Filled orders requesting custom icing or fondant designs, incorporating lettering and images into decorations according to customer requests.
  • Prepared pastry creams, fillings, icing, chocolate mousse and other components used in decorating and filling baked goods.
  • Assisted in the preparation of dough for cakes, pies and other baked goods.
  • Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand and using industrial dishwasher, segregating used utensils from clean to prevent cross-contamination.

Education

Associate Culinary Arts degree - Culinary Arts

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"
Venezuela
10.2020

Certificate in Bakery - Culinary Arts

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"
Venezuela
12.2020

Certificate of Sushi - Asian Food

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"
Venezuela

Certificate in Beverage Management -

Cocktail Academy "Fonseca"
Venezuela
03.2020

High school diploma -

Liceo Mercedes Mora De Navarro
Venezuela
09.2018

Skills

  • Braising Skills
  • Sauteing Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Grilling Skills
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Dietary restrictions awareness
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Equipment operation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Training skills
  • Shift scheduling
  • Food production
  • Buffet setup
  • Sauce preparation
  • Meat fabrication
  • Seafood handling
  • Vegetable preparation
  • Grilling techniques
  • Baking expertise
  • Frying methods
  • Food production management
  • Appetizer creation
  • Recipe customization
  • Temperature management
  • Knife skills
  • Food presentation
  • Event coordination

Certification

Driver's License, 08/01/23, 08/31/26

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Banquet Cook II

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club
10.2022 - Current

Banquet Cook

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
05.2022 - 10.2022

Head Chef

Burgers HDE Restaurant
08.2021 - 12.2021

Bakery Assistant

CulinArt
01.2019 - 01.2021

Associate Culinary Arts degree - Culinary Arts

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"

Certificate in Bakery - Culinary Arts

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"

Certificate of Sushi - Asian Food

Gastronomic Institute "Afogo"

Certificate in Beverage Management -

Cocktail Academy "Fonseca"

High school diploma -

Liceo Mercedes Mora De Navarro

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