Alberto Fernandez
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new techniques while maintaining high standards of his work. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely orders. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers. Self motivated to adapt and learn a new line of work due to peak interest.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Rick Easton
Jersey City, NJ
07.2019 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a wide variety of dishes following traditional and modern recipes.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Managed food inventory and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Weighed out ingredients for recipes accurately using scales provided.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
William L Dickinson High School
Jersey City, NJ06-2022
Associate of Science - Accounting
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Kitchen equipment operations
- Ingredient preparation
- Customer service
- Time management effectiveness
- Outstanding organization
- Professional attitude and work ethic
- Exceptional concentration
- Fluent in Spanish
- Team building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Rick Easton
07.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
William L Dickinson High School
Associate of Science - Accounting
Hudson County Community College