Aide Hernandez
Whittier,CA
Summary
Aide Hernandez – Sushi Chef and Culinary Educator
Adept Sushi Chef and Educator with expertise in traditional and contemporary sushi techniques, gained through hands-on experience and professional training at Institution ISEA. Proficient in fish preparation, knife skills, and crafting specialty rolls tailored to diverse dietary needs while maintaining the highest food safety standards. Expertise in managing inventory efficiently, selecting premium ingredients, and optimizing resources to support consistent quality.
Currently pursuing a certificate in Associate Art Small Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, I aim to combine my culinary expertise with business acumen to achieve my goal of becoming an Executive Sushi Chef.
I am committed to expanding my expertise in sake through the J.S.A. Sake Diploma International program. This certification will enhance my ability to seamlessly integrate sake into my culinary creations, advancing my aspirations of earning a Michelin Star and providing exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sushi Chef Teacher
Institution ISEA
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Small Business Adm. And Entreprenourship
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA04-2026
Business Division - Medical Sector Hospitality And Beverage Leadership
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2024
Cooking Skills For Japanese Cuisine - Sushi Chef
Japanese Cooking
Tokyo, Japan04-2024
GED -
Pasadena Community City
Pasadena, CA06-2018
Skills
- Fish preparation
- Inventory management
- Sushi rice preparation
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Nigiri making
- Sashimi slicing
- Japanese Cuisine Knowledge
- Safety precautions
- Sauce making
- Fish selection
- Sanitation
- Specialty rolls creation
Certification
- Medical Sector Hospitality and Beverage Leadership
- Molecular Gastronomy
- Japanese Cooking Advanced Level
- Cooking Skills for Japanese Cuisine
Timeline
Sushi Chef Teacher
Institution ISEA
06.2011 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts - Small Business Adm. And Entreprenourship
Pasadena City College
Business Division - Medical Sector Hospitality And Beverage Leadership
Pasadena City College
Cooking Skills For Japanese Cuisine - Sushi Chef
Japanese Cooking
GED -
Pasadena Community City
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