Abraham Fernandez
Pennsauken,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with [Number] years of related experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional
Yard House
Moorestown, NJ
11.2015 - 02.2023
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers and adherence to company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Cherry Hill, NJ
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
Education
Puebla City
Mexico07.2005
Skills
- Food Service
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
- Employee Scheduling
- Workstation Maintenance
- Equipment Inspections
- Preparing Food
- Guest Interaction
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Organization
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Ingredient Selection
- Menu Planning
- Staff Supervision
- ServSafe Certification
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Recipe Preparation
- Flexible Schedule
- New Recipe Creation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Culinary Professional
Yard House
11.2015 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
03.2008 - 07.2012
Puebla City