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Leandro Jaramillo

Toronto

Summary

Professional culinary expert with strong skills in high-pressure kitchen environments. Proven ability to prepare diverse dishes while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. Solid track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, culinary creativity, and strong focus on achieving outstanding results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Corner Bank
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Line Cook

Salute Bistro
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
  • Streamlined prep work for faster meal turnaround, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.

Line Cook

Dianas Oyster Bar and Grill
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Line Cook

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
04.2016 - 09.2018
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing innovative inventory tracking system.
  • Adapted recipes for special dietary needs, enhancing dining experience for guests with restrictions.

Prep Cook

McEwan Gourmet Grocery
04.2015 - 03.2016
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.

Line Cook

The Couples Resort
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

Education

Culinary Arts

Liaison College For Culinary Art

High School Diploma -

Normal Superior Pedro Justo Berrio High School
Columbia
06.2004

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food preparation
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Kitchen sanitization
  • Knife skills
  • Following cooking methods
  • Line management
  • Grilling techniques

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Line Cook

Corner Bank
09.2024 - 03.2025

Line Cook

Salute Bistro
04.2022 - 07.2024

Line Cook

Dianas Oyster Bar and Grill
09.2018 - 06.2022

Line Cook

Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
04.2016 - 09.2018

Prep Cook

McEwan Gourmet Grocery
04.2015 - 03.2016

Line Cook

The Couples Resort
03.2013 - 02.2015

Culinary Arts

Liaison College For Culinary Art

High School Diploma -

Normal Superior Pedro Justo Berrio High School

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