RAFAEL CASTRO ARROYO
Humacao
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a strong foundation in recipe development and inventory management. Committed to upholding food safety standards while creating diverse menu offerings. Proven ability to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in high-volume kitchen environments.
Overview
2020
2020
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hawks Bar & Grill
Gurabo, P.R.
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food prep areas.
- Assisted with inventory management and stock rotation of ingredients.
Cook
Mcghlouglings Irish Rest.
Denver, Colorado
2016 - 2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food prep areas.
- Assisted with inventory management and stock rotation of ingredients.
Pastry Chef
fish market Fine dining
San Juan, P.R.
02.2005 - 2007
- Developed and tested new dessert recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Created diverse pastry items daily for a high-volume café environment.
- Managed inventory of baking ingredients and supplies for efficient operations.
Pantry Cook
Costa Verde Rest.
Caguas, P.R.
2005 - 2006
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pantry storage areas for efficiency.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks and ingredient assembly.
2nd line cook / Pastry chef
Bambu Restaurant
Humacao, P.R.
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Created diverse pastry items daily for a high-volume café environment.
- Developed and tested new dessert recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Managed inventory of baking ingredients and supplies for efficient operations.
- Prepared ingredients and assembled dishes following restaurant recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations daily.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
Education
Electrical & Solar Energy Technician -
Humacao Community College
Humacao, PR01-2025
G.A - Sistema de Información Gerencial
Humacao Community College
Humacao, PR01-2010
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Kitchen organization
- Pastry preparation
- Food presentation
Hobbies and Interests
- Hacer camping con mi hija.
- Surfear.
- Pasar tiempo en la naturaleza.
- Hacer fogatas en la noche.
- Fishing.
- Aquarium setup (saltwater and freshwater).
- Wood and steel work.
Educations
- Electrical & Solar Energy Technician, Humacao Community College, Humacao, PR, 01/01/24, 01/01/25
- G.A en Sistema de Información Gerencial, Humacao Community College, Humacao, PR, 01/01/09, 01/01/10
Profile Info - Summary
Certified Electrician with extensive and strong experience in electrical installations and renewable energy systems. Skilled in solar panel installation, battery storage, and inverter integration, delivering efficient and reliable energy solutions. Committed to high-quality workmanship, strict safety standards, and long-term system performance.
Timeline
Cook
Hawks Bar & Grill
02.2018 - 11.2019
Pastry Chef
fish market Fine dining
02.2005 - 2007
2nd line cook / Pastry chef
Bambu Restaurant
05.1999 - 01.2001
Cook
Mcghlouglings Irish Rest.
2016 - 2018
Pantry Cook
Costa Verde Rest.
2005 - 2006
Electrical & Solar Energy Technician -
Humacao Community College
G.A - Sistema de Información Gerencial
Humacao Community College