Ledwin Estoff
East Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at La Isla Restaurant, specializing in Puerto Rican fusion cuisine. Expert in food safety and sanitation, I excel in meal preparation and food presentation. Proven ability to train staff and enhance teamwork, ensuring high-quality dishes that delight customers while adhering to culinary trends.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
La Isla Restaurant
1439 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Present
- Work as a Cook in a busy Latino Puerto Rican fusion restaurant.
- Follow recipes closely and serve food in accordance with restaurant serving guidelines.
- Safely store food items and kept inventories.
- Prepare food carefully in response to customer requests or allergies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Assisted in the development of seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients and culinary trends.
- Trained new kitchen staff on operational procedures and restaurant standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Civic Leadership Academy
300 Jay St Brooklyn NySkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills{slice}{Bias slice }{chop/Dice}{julienne/Batonnet}{mince}
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Food quality
- Cutting speed
- Precision cutting
- Workstation organization
- Sharpening techniques
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Material handling
- Kitchen Equipment: {Ovens}{Fryers}{Grills}{Food Processors}
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
La Isla Restaurant
01.2023 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Civic Leadership Academy