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Alberto Serna

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic Lead Line Cook with extensive experience at Salt & Time, excelling in food safety and quality control. Preparing specials and deserts weekly . Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and foster teamwork, resulting in high customer satisfaction. Skilled in advanced knife handling and staff coordination, consistently delivering exceptional culinary results while minimizing waste.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Salt & Time
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

Lead Line Cook

Nori Vegan Japanese Food
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • did heavy prepping involving chopping garlic for garlic crunch negi slicing making caramels stocks and preparing "meats" for service etc.
  • ensure kitchen is ready for busy service helping out where needed to ensure restarant success

Pit Master

Southside Market and Bbq
03.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking supplies and placing timely orders as needed.
  • Coordinated front-of-house staff during busy shifts, ensuring smooth communication between kitchen and serving teams.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency and reduced food waste.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various smoking techniques, resulting in tender meats full of complex flavors.
  • cut meat washed dishes on slow time ; waiting for meats to finish smoking
  • ensured all pits we clean every week including both rotisseries and flat pit
  • executed meats to perfection seasoned perfectly and perfect texture
  • worked with team and managers to ensure little to no food waste

Lead Line Cook

Pappadeaux
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • worked through the line expo where ever needed to make sure dishes got out in a timely manner to the customers
  • worked the whole line in the morning to keep labor cost to a minimum
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

John H Reagan ECHS
Austin, TX
06.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Chef

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin Texas

Skills

  • Knowledge of food safety regulations
  • Food assembly
  • Menu planning
  • Food safety
  • Quality control
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen organization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Advanced knife handling
  • Cost reduction
  • Culinary expertise
  • Baking fundamentals
  • Work delegation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Staff coordination
  • Recipe execution
  • Cleaning and organization

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Salt & Time
08.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Line Cook

Nori Vegan Japanese Food
01.2022 - 07.2023

Pit Master

Southside Market and Bbq
03.2019 - 01.2022

Lead Line Cook

Pappadeaux
06.2017 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

John H Reagan ECHS

Some College (No Degree) - Chef

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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