Hector Antonio Turro Fuentes
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
- Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety standards and guidelines. Supervise and manage kitchen staff, including scheduling and training.
- Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality. Collaborate with kitchen staff to create new dishes and update the menu.
- Enforce best kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
- Exceptional cleanliness, health and safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Culinary Association
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the restaurant, enhancing brand reputation through cooking demonstrations and charity dinners.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Chef De Cuisine
Resort Playa Beach At Memories Hotel
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Collaboration in Menu planning.
- Purchase and sale supervision.
- Supervision of the process of receiving and preserving food in the kitchen.
- Assembly and disassembly of buffet services.
- Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
- Elaboration and Preparation of different types of Menus according to the Restaurant and the market trend, creative motivation and high capacity for concentration and ability to work as a team.
Education
High School Diploma -
IPU Luis Rolando Fernandez Gamez
Holguin, Cuba07.2009
Skills
- Seafood Preparation
- Vegetable cookery
- Leadership Qualities
- Sanitation protocols
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Knowledge of cooking equipment
- Food presentation
- Creativity and Innovation
- Culinary expertise
- Roasting methods
- Menu development
- Sauce making
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Culinary Association
01.2021 - 02.2023
Chef De Cuisine
Resort Playa Beach At Memories Hotel
03.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
IPU Luis Rolando Fernandez Gamez
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