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Aixa Hernandez

Union,NJ

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Brandywine Assisted Living, excelling in food preparation and sanitary handling. Proven ability to manage time effectively while delivering high-quality meals tailored to dietary needs. Strong team collaborator with a focus on customer service and inventory management, ensuring operational excellence and satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Brandywine Assisted Living
Summit, NJ
10.2011 - Current
  • Independently prepares and cooks a variety of items including regular and therapeutic diet (diabetic, low sodium, low protein, gluten free, etc.) entrees and dessert items
  • Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed
  • Grills eggs, meat patties, pancakes, French toast; broils meats; makes cold sandwich fillings and assembles a variety of sandwiches
  • Uses a variety of methods to prepare meats, fish, and poultry including broiling, roasting, baking, frying, boiling, steaming, stewing, braising, and grilling
  • Slices meat items by hand, conforming to specific size requirements or weight specifications.
  • Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables; bakes frozen potatoes, pre-made cookie dough, and muffin batters.
  • Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables; assembles and mixes salad ingredients, and dessert items, including gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
  • Plans cooking processes to produce meals on time and at the proper temperature, which may require coordination of cooking several items with different cooking times.
  • Makes a variety of desserts, such as cobblers, brownies, cookies, and pastries.
  • Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets
  • Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and follows appropriate safety procedures
  • Follows sanitary food handling procedures
  • Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, and performs deep cleaning tasks when needed.

Store Manager

McDonalds Restaurant
Bellevile, , NJ
01.2006 - 09.2011
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo
Moca, Puerto Rico
06-1995

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Sanitary food handling
  • Cooking techniques
  • Equipment operation
  • Menu planning
  • Ingredient measurement
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Inventory management
  • Food presentation
  • Garnishing techniques
  • Cooking
  • Temperature control
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Cook

Brandywine Assisted Living
10.2011 - Current

Store Manager

McDonalds Restaurant
01.2006 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Dr. Efrain Sanchez Hidalgo

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