Freddy Blanco Yordan
San Juan
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in preparing diverse cuisines and managing kitchen operations. Proven ability to create delicious, visually appealing dishes while ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently achieving excellent results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
- Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Upheld the highest standards of quality control throughout all stages of food production from ingredient sourcing to final plating.
- Boosted employee morale through transparent communication regarding performance feedback and opportunities for advancement within the company structure.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meals and maintaining timely food service.
- Collaborated with other culinary specialists to create innovative dishes that exceeded customer expectations.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours by quickly adapting to changing demands within the kitchen environment.
- Managed efficient preparation of catered events by coordinating logistics, menu planning, ingredient sourcing, staffing needs, and serving arrangements.
- Consistently met strict dietary requirements for guests with allergies or specific preferences by creating customized meal options.
- Mentored junior chefs, providing guidance on career development and enhancing skill sets within team.
- Innovated presentation techniques, significantly enhancing visual appeal of dishes and stimulating customer interest.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste significantly with meticulous inventory management.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Universidad Sagrado Corazon
06-2020
Culinary Degree - Culinary Arts
La Hotelera De San Juan
06-2016
High School Diploma -
La Senora De La Providencia
San Juan06-2014
Skills
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking methods
- Food preparation
- Food and beverage operations
- Knife skills
- Preparing food
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation procedures
- Food service
- Food presentation
- Equipment inspections
- Food plating
- Workstation maintenance
- Allergen awareness
- Employee scheduling
- Menu development
- Sauce preparation
- International cuisines
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Serving food
- Cost control
- Garnishing techniques
- Special diets
- Budget development
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Sanitizing and cleaning
- Planning nutritious meals
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Reliability
- Kitchen safety
Accomplishments
Achieved the following awards while in military service:
CG Meritorious Unit Com w/O
CG Meritorious Team Comm w/O
National Defense Service Medal
CG Special Ops Service Ribbon
CG Sea Service Ribbon
CG Good Conduct Medal
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
01.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media
Universidad Sagrado Corazon
Culinary Degree - Culinary Arts
La Hotelera De San Juan
High School Diploma -
La Senora De La Providencia
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