Israel Santiago Rosado
St. Cloud,USA
Summary
Results-focused chef with over 10 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen settings. Skilled in cooking, cost controls, management, crew training and development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and service during peak hours.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, tracking food supplies to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
Chef Assistant
Walt Disney World Resorts Restaurants
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 09.2025
- Assisted the main Chefs brought in per the NBA to prepare and cook over 4,000 meals a day.
- Part of the continuous daily COVID testing in order to keep all Disney staff members, NBA players, and NBA staff safe.
- Performed extra responsibilities as requested by the Chefs or kitchen managers.
- Maintained the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation guidelines per the mandated state and company COVID standards and protocols.
- At Ohana, cooked and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner to over 200 customers daily at a fast pace location.
- Part of the NBA bubble at the Coronado Springs Resort, a COVID-free isolation zone at Walt Disney.
Senior Cook
Universal Epic Universe
Orlando, Florida
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared and cooked a diverse menu of high-quality meals for guests, ensuring consistency and flavor profiles.
- Managed inventory levels, placing orders and tracking supplies to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to implement seasonal menu changes, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experiences.
Cook
Universal Studios City Walk Restaurants
Orlando
03.2014 - 01.2019
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Prepared high-quality cuisine aligned to restaurant standards and consistency requirements.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Partnered with line cooks in assisting chefs with prepping ingredients, cooking menu items and assembling dishes based on established recipes.
- Trained new hires on restaurant and government food standards and safety.
- Restocked all items as required throughout shift.
Chef Assistant
Bambu Burger Restaurant
Puerto Rico
03.2006 - 12.2013
- Achieved grilling skills, mastering the art of open-flame, cook-to-order plates.
- Gained an understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations, working part-time during high school.
- Prepared meals for customers in efficient, timely manner.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
Education
High School -
Luis Pales Matos High School
Accomplishments
Received the “Bravo” award at Universal Studios for exemplifying outstanding performance, delivering world-class service and living the company values.
Timeline
Cook
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
07.2025 - Current
Senior Cook
Universal Epic Universe
02.2025 - 07.2025
Chef Assistant
Walt Disney World Resorts Restaurants
10.2018 - 09.2025
Cook
Universal Studios City Walk Restaurants
03.2014 - 01.2019
Chef Assistant
Bambu Burger Restaurant
03.2006 - 12.2013
High School -
Luis Pales Matos High School