Jhoel Sperandio Bracho
Miami
Summary
Skilled Professional Cook with strong background in diverse culinary environments. Showcased ability to create unique, high-quality dishes while effectively managing kitchen operations. Strengths include creativity in recipe development, sharp organizational skills and commitment to maintaining clean, efficient workspaces. Previous roles demonstrated consistent impact through improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Cook
Latin American Restaurant
Miami
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared authentic Latin American dishes using traditional recipes and techniques.
- Managed kitchen operations during peak hours to ensure timely service.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Monitored food inventory levels to ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Maintained compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in planning special events and catering services for the restaurant clientele.
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized kitchen equipment, work surfaces and utensils.
- Organized daily specials according to availability of ingredients or demand from customers.
- Labels and date all food items before putting into refrigerators.
- Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and care values.
- Ensured food quality by monitoring temperatures of cooked items, tasting dishes, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manuel Segundo Sanchez
Maracaibo, VenezuelaSkills
Knife skills – Chopping, dicing, julienning, deboning
Cooking techniques – Grilling, roasting, frying, sautéing, steaming, poaching
Baking and pastry skills – for desserts, breads
Food safety & hygiene – Understanding of proper food storage, handling, and sanitation
Sauce making – Knowledge of basic sauces
Ingredient knowledge – Herbs, spices, meats, vegetables, and their uses
Plating and presentation – Making dishes look attractive and appetizing
Measuring and portioning – Accuracy in ingredients and serving sizes
Timing and multitasking – Cooking multiple items simultaneously without over/undercooking
Teamwork – Working with other cooks, chefs, servers
Communication – Clear interaction with kitchen and front-of-house staff
Adaptability – Handling last-minute changes or problems smoothly
Creativity – Innovating dishes and adapting recipes
Stress management – Keeping calm under pressure, especially during rush hours
Time management – Prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
Menu planning – Balancing flavor, cost, seasonality, and customer preference
Inventory control – Managing ingredients to reduce waste and cost
Languages
English
Elementary
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Professional Cook
Latin American Restaurant
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Manuel Segundo Sanchez