LAURA VALENTINA GARZÓN BECERRA

• Company Overview: a restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine
• I was part of the opening team of Tacocardia, a restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine For one year, I contributed to the implementation of kitchen operational processes, ensuring efficient and high-quality service
• Support in the restaurant opening, collaborating in the organization and structuring of the kitchen
• Preparation and presentation of traditional Mexican dishes, maintaining authenticity and flavor
• Management of mise en place and stock control to ensure operational flow
• Work in both cold and hot stations, adapting to the needs of the service
• Compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
• This experience allowed me to develop skills in Mexican cuisine, process optimization, and teamwork in a dynamic environment
• A restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine

Company Overview: in the Vibo restaurant, which offers local Colombian cuisine as well as international dishes

I worked for two years at GHL Hotel, in the Vibo restaurant, which offers local Colombian cuisine as well as international dishes

• During this time, I gained extensive experience in dish preparation and presentation, kitchen process optimization, and teamwork under pressure
• Preparation and plating of dishes for à la carte and buffet service
• Support in production to ensure the efficient operation of the kitchen
• Collaboration in cold and hot areas within the buffet, ensuring quality and presentation
• Participation in special events, providing support in menu organization and execution
• Support in bakery and pastry, contributing to the production of high-quality products
• Strict compliance with food hygiene and safety standards
• Throughout my time at the hotel, I developed skills in culinary techniques, plating and presentation, working in various stations, and mise en place preparation
• I strengthened my adaptability across different areas of the kitchen and consolidated my knowledge in professional gastronomy
• In the Vibo restaurant, which offers local Colombian cuisine as well as international di