Jorge Tolentino Alvarez
Tampa
Summary
Passionate culinary professional with experience in fine dining, upscale casual dining, and high-volume restaurant environments. Skilled in garde manger, raw bar, pastry, hot appetizers, and food preparation. Four years of culinary education combined with hands-on kitchen experience have developed strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform efficiently in fast-paced settings. Seeking to continue growing within a professional culinary team while contributing creativity, consistency, and a strong work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Garde Manger Cook
Rocca
03.2026 - Current
- Prepare and plate cold appetizers and specialty dishes with attention to quality and presentation.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the garde manger station.
- Support kitchen operations during service while ensuring consistency and efficiency.
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Bar Terroir
07.2025 - Current
- Work multiple stations including prep, garde manger, and hot appetizers.
- Prepare ingredients and menu components for daily service.
- Assist in maintaining kitchen standards for food quality, sanitation, and organization.
- Collaborate with culinary team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Garde Manger Cook
ASH
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared salads, cold appetizers, garnishes, and composed plates.
- Maintained station readiness and food safety standards.
- Assisted with prep and service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Culinary Team Member
Ocean Prime
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Cross-trained and worked on multiple stations including Raw Bar, Pastry, Hot Apps, and Prep.
- Assisted with food preparation and plating to fine dining standards.
- Maintained consistency, cleanliness, and organization throughout service.
- Developed experience in seafood handling, dessert preparation, and appetizer production.
Crew Member
Little Caesars
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Prepared pizzas and menu items according to company standards.
- Assisted with food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and customer service.
- Worked efficiently during high-volume periods while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Culinary Arts Program - High School
Skills
- Garde Manger
- Food Preparation & Mise en Place
- Raw Bar Operations
- Pastry Preparation
- Hot Appetizer Production
- Knife Skills
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Station Setup & Breakdown
LEADERSHIP & CULINARY ACHIEVEMENTS
- FCCLA National Competitor
- Competed at the national level representing culinary arts programs.
- Demonstrated culinary skills, professionalism, creativity, and teamwork under competitive conditions.
- Barra Barra Pop-Up Event – St. Petersburg, FL (2026)
- Assisted with food preparation and service for a professional culinary pop-up event.
- Contributed to execution of menu items in a fast-paced event environment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Throughout my culinary career, I have pursued opportunities to expand my knowledge across multiple kitchen stations and restaurant concepts. Experiences in fine dining, garde manger, pastry, raw bar, hot appetizers, and prep have allowed me to build a well-rounded culinary foundation and adapt quickly to new kitchen environments.
- References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Garde Manger Cook
Rocca
03.2026 - Current
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Bar Terroir
07.2025 - Current
Garde Manger Cook
ASH
11.2024 - 05.2025
Culinary Team Member
Ocean Prime
04.2024 - 12.2024
Crew Member
Little Caesars
10.2023 - 04.2024