Ignacio Garcia-Forestier

Hatillo

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with hands-on experience at Leonetta, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Notable expertise in crafting specialty sauces while enhancing kitchen efficiency through effective collaboration. Proficient in knife skills and adept in fast-paced environments, consistently maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Passionate about Italian cuisine and dedicated to further advancing culinary skills.

Work History

Culinary Extern

Leonetta

New York

02.2025 - 04.2025

Contributed to a dynamic kitchen environment and further honed culinary expertise.
Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
Prepared specialty items such as sauces, dressings, marinades.
Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.

Education

Diploma of Culinary Education -

Institute of Culinary Education

Manhattan, NY

06.2025

BBA - Development & Management

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

06-2024

Skills

Culinary techniques
Knife skills
Cooking methods
Food preparation
Food safety
Sanitation practices
Fast-paced kitchen environments
Teamwork

Communication skills
Menu planning
Recipe development
Kitchen equipment
Kitchen tools
Garde manger
Adaptability in kitchen
Collaboration and teamwork

References

Available upon request.

Coursework And Trainings

Extensive sanitation knowledge, including proper food storage, cross-contamination prevention, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Advanced knife skills such as precision cuts (e.g., julienne, brunoise, chiffonade) and maintenance techniques (e.g., honing and sharpening).
Comprehensive cooking skills covering various methods like sautéing, roasting, braising, and grilling.
Additional focus on food management, culinary techniques, baking & pastry, and global cuisines.
Externship at Leonetta in NYC.
Specialized Training: International desserts, breads, and entrepreneurship seminars.

Languages

Spanish

First Language

English

Advanced (C1)

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