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Certification
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Valentina Suesca

Gastronomy Professional
Bogota,Bogotá

Summary

Energetic person with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Trainee

Marriot International
Patong, Phuket
05.2024 - Current
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting with food preparation and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Assisted in plating dishes according to established guidelines, showcasing creativity and an eye for aesthetics.
  • Contributed to catering events by providing support during food preparation, setup, serving, and cleanup processes.

Assistant Cook

Smile Group, Ideal Restaurant
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.
  • Maintained proper food safety practices, ensuring a healthy and safe dining environment for guests.
  • Utilized excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
  • Order reception and well managed organization of all the raw materials such as vegetables, meats and any other supplies for the kitchen function.
  • Carry out portioning, vacuum sealing, inventories for kitchen operation
  • Managed time effectively during busy shifts, maintaining productivity under pressure and meeting tight deadlines for meal service.

Bartender

Smile Group, Tercer Piso Restaurant
Bogotá, Colombia
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Performed opening and closing duties.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Cook and Pastry Assistant

Café 18
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Consultant

Café Cavalli
Bogotá, Colombia
02.2021 - 12.2021

Legal Advice

  • Collaborated with legal advice.
  • Perform menu design for food and beverage.
  • Carry out the design of the kitchen and bar taking into account ergonomics.
  • Food production, preparation of hot and cold beverages based on coffee.
  • Preparation of filtering methods
  • Espresso machine operation

Education

Professional Gastronomy Program - Culinary And Business Administration

Universidad ECCI
Bogota Colombia
02.2022 - 05.2024

Technical in Gastronomic Management -

Universidad ECCI
Bogota Colombia
01.2019 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Colegio Santa Teresa De Jesús
Bogota Colombia
01.2011 - 12.2018

Skills

Project Support

Team Collaboration

Report Preparation

Equipment set up

Technical skills

Adaptability and Flexibility

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Certification

Mixology Course, European Bartending School

Timeline

Trainee

Marriot International
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Cook

Smile Group, Ideal Restaurant
11.2023 - 04.2024

Bartender

Smile Group, Tercer Piso Restaurant
05.2023 - 11.2023

Mixology Course, European Bartending School

01-2023

Diploma of International Bartender course at (European Bartending School. Berlin, Germany)

01-2023

Cook and Pastry Assistant

Café 18
06.2022 - 09.2022

Professional Gastronomy Program - Culinary And Business Administration

Universidad ECCI
02.2022 - 05.2024

Consultant

Café Cavalli
02.2021 - 12.2021

Barista Diploma (Level 1), Arte y pasion School

12-2020

Technical in Gastronomic Management -

Universidad ECCI
01.2019 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Colegio Santa Teresa De Jesús
01.2011 - 12.2018
Valentina Suesca Gastronomy Professional