Juan Antonio Castro Climent
Poughkeepsie,NEW YORK
Summary
Dedicated cook with strong culinary expertise, focusing on food safety, kitchen sanitation, and customer service. Proven ability to streamline food preparation and manage inventory effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Inn Bellefield
25 Old Vineyard Place, Hide Park, NY,12538
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked various menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and notifying when supplies were low.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
Cook Shift Leader
Super Waltmar
1201 NY-300, Newburgh, NY 12550
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations ensuring timely meal preparation and service.
- Trained new team members on food safety standards and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance offerings.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high food presentation standards.
Cook Operator
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
2323 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
03.2016 - 10.2023
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare high-quality food items consistently.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and restaurant standards effectively.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste while maintaining stock of essential ingredients.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace for optimal efficiency and safety standards.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timely service delivery.
- Reduced food waste through effective portion control and efficient meal planning.
Education
No Degree - Chef
Institut De Gastronomia De Barcelona.
Pg. Del Taulat. 241. 08019 Barcelona. Spain High School Diploma -
La Salle Bonanova
Pg. De La Bonanova, 8,Sant Gervasi,08022 Barcelona05-1980
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Seafood preparation
- Plating techniques
- Kitchen sanitation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Food safety
- Culinary expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Food safety standards
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
English
Elementary
Italian
Limited Working
Catalan
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Baking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
Timeline
Cook
Inn Bellefield
07.2025 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Super Waltmar
07.2024 - 06.2025
Cook Operator
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
03.2016 - 10.2023
No Degree - Chef
Institut De Gastronomia De Barcelona.
High School Diploma -
La Salle Bonanova