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Dianalaura Pérez De León

Dianalaura Pérez De León

Culinary
Quetzaltenango

Summary

Passionate culinary professional with experience in pastry, cooking, and event catering. Strong background in menu development, food preparation, and kitchen supervision. Known for working efficiently under pressure, maintaining high quality standards, and delivering excellent customer experiences. Committed to continuous learning and delivering outstanding results in dynamic environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Gastronomy Instructor

PCS Internacional
07.2025 - Current

• I work as a Gastronomy Instructor where I teach courses in baking, cooking, bartending, and restaurant management. I have led hands-on workshops focused on developing students' technical and practical skills.

Chef/Kitchen Supervisor

Don Marco Restaurante
12.2024 - Current

I currently work as a Chef and Kitchen Supervisor, where I am responsible for designing and developing the menu, as well as supervising daily kitchen operations and coordinating staff. I have actively worked across different areas of the kitchen, including production, mise en place, and service in the plating station, ensuring quality, presentation, and proper timing of each dish.

Additionally, I manage suppliers, purchasing, and inventory, contribute to recipe standardization and cost control, and implement food safety and hygiene practices.

Production Analyst

Grupo Lácteo LALA
02.2024 - 11.2024

Responsible for food product development, KPI monitoring, OEE recording, data analysis, process optimization, waste control, and data digitization.

Pastry Chef

Sussys Planner
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for the design and preparation of candy bars, as well as the development of customized cakes and menus for a variety of events. Led the planning and execution of banquets, including a wide range of beverages and cocktails. Managed suppliers and supervised kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with hygiene and quality standards.
  • Developed new pastry recipes for seasonal menus, resulting in increased sales and positive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
Mazatenango, Suchitepequez
05.2001 -

Skills

Fast learner

Multitasking

Supervision and quality control

Strong communication skills

Public speaking

Class instruction

Certification

Culinary training

Additional Information

Marco Girón - Manager Restaurant DMR

+502 55908054

Elisa Huinac - Regional Coordination PCS

+502 31189898

Timeline

Gastronomy Instructor

PCS Internacional
07.2025 - Current

Chef/Kitchen Supervisor

Don Marco Restaurante
12.2024 - Current

Production Analyst

Grupo Lácteo LALA
02.2024 - 11.2024

Bartender

11-2022

Culinary training

06-2022

Pastry Chef

Sussys Planner
01.2019 - 12.2023

Pastry chef

12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala
05.2001 -
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