Andy Cardenas
Miami
Summary
Dedicated, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and teamwork. Mastered high-quality meat preparation, excelling in fast-paced environments by prioritizing safe food handling and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a unique blend of food preparation expertise and collaborative spirit, ensuring high standards of culinary excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
Shadow Wagyu
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked with high quality meats everyday.
- Opened at 6am and had everything going by 11:30am.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation, and also for various plates that were thought of for the week in advance.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Sous Chef
Sushi Maki
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed.
- Worked on the Wok station most of the time helping head Chef
- Performed various tasks under pressure
Line Cook
Bahama Breeze
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Education
Associates - HVAC/PLC
Florida Technical College
Miami, FL05-2025
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Food preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- PLC Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook/ Line Cook
Shadow Wagyu
06.2024 - 01.2025
Sous Chef
Sushi Maki
01.2023 - 12.2023
Line Cook
Bahama Breeze
01.2020 - 12.2022
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- PLC Certification
Associates - HVAC/PLC
Florida Technical College
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