Behind the Burner

Edwin Javier Flores Martinez

Edwin Javier Flores Martinez

Edwin Javier Flores Martinez

Behind the Burner

Personal Information

Name : Edwin Javier Flores Martinez
Home Town : Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Date of Birth : February 14, 1985

Executive Chef

Innovative professional, easily adaptable to new work environments and accustomed to teamwork. Dedicated to continuous learning and hard work.

Professional Experience

  • Kasa Grande Restorant Espa (2026 – Present) — Executive Chef
    • Leading current culinary operations.
  • Fundación Cambiando Vidas (2024 – Present) — Food Service Provider for Children’s Centers (2 years)
    • Management of food services for childcare centers.
  • Exoticchips Cia. Ltda. (2022) — Executive Chef (2 years)
    • Executive kitchen management and product development.
  • Distrisinem (2018) — Administrative Chef – Head of Kitchen (4 years)
    • Management and leadership of large-scale hospital kitchens, including:
      • IESS Hospital – Durán
      • Monte Sinai Hospital – Guayaquil
      • Padre Carolo Hospital – Quito
      • Docente Calderón Hospital – Quito
  • El Rinconcito Jhair (2017) — Chef – Head of Kitchen (1 year)
    • Management of kitchen operations.
  • Hanaska (2016) — Kitchen Assistant (1 year)
    • Assistance and support in food preparation.
  • Huaxi Real Catering Petrolero (2010) — Kitchen Assistant (2 years)
    • Culinary preparation and support in the oil sector.

Academic Background & Courses

  • Academic Background: Professional in Gastronomic Preparations (Competency-Based) — Higher Technological Institute “Ilades”
  • Knowledge & Skills: Kitchen administration, fruit and vegetable carving, molecular cuisine, personnel management, Good Manufacturing Practices (BMP), proactivity, problem-solving, and adaptability.
  • Featured Courses:
    • Molecular Cuisine Workshop and The Culinary Basic Techniques Workshop
    • International Diploma in Culinary Teaching
    • Culinary Sculpture & Executive Chef
    • Food Handling, Safety, and Food Safety Standards