Juan Andrés Pazmiño embarked on his culinary journey in Quito, Ecuador, at the restaurant Quitu Identidad Culinaria, under the guidance of chef Juan Sebastián Pérez. His passion for cooking led him to New York in 2018, where he eventually became the sous chef at Aska, a Nordic restaurant acclaimed for its two Michelin stars. This move marked a significant turning point in his career as he sought to understand whether the culinary arts were his true path.

Pazmiño's first exposure to Northern European cuisine came during his tenure at Aquavit, another Michelin-starred restaurant where he worked alongside renowned Swedish chef Emma Bengtsson. This experience introduced him to a high level of culinary techniques and flavors that were unfamiliar to him. Despite being in a prestigious environment, he acknowledged that he had yet to fully embrace the Nordic cuisine, finding it intriguing but not entirely captivating at that point.

His culinary journey further expanded when he had opportunities to work in acclaimed restaurants in Peru and Mexico. These experiences allowed him to explore diverse culinary perspectives and enhance his skills, paving the way for his growth as a sous chef at Aska, where he continues to refine his craft and share his heritage as an Ecuadorian chef with the vibrant culinary scene in New York City.