Belester Hernandez Jr
Biscoe,North Carolina
Summary
- Winner of Department of the Army's 54th Annual Phillip A. Connelly.
- 5 years experience working with special forces.
Hardworking culinary professional with 5 years of experience in bringing proven experience in high-volume dining restaurants. Manages multiple covers while motivating and supervising cooking teams. Innovative and resourceful team player with expertise in creative menu development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
US Army Active
Fort Bragg, NC
04.2021 - Current
- Anticipated guest's needs and responded to and acknowledged guests and resolved concerns.
- Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
- Followed company, safety, security policies and procedures.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
- Supported team to reach common goals.
- Introduced mentoring program and effectively managed employee mistakes to decrease overall waste 50%.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
- Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Culinary Specialist
US Army Active
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- On deployment managed delivery of fresh rations in austere environments for over 50 personnel.
- In garrison managed delivery of fresh rations in austere environments for over 200 personnel.
- Prepared and served food to approximately 200 personnel in upscale urban restaurant.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Managed 20 culinary personnel in service to 200 person's customer base.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
Education
Basic Leaders Course
Fort Bragg, NC03.2021
High School Diploma -
East Montgomery High School
Biscoe, NC06.2017
Skills
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Quality Standards
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Work Schedule Creation
- Work Station Assignments
- Culinary Staff Management
- Customer Service Standards
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Worker Training
- Professional Communication
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Resolving Complaints
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members leading to win the Department of the Army's 54th Annual Phillip A. Connelly Award as well as winning of Fort Bragg's Nutrition Competition in 2021, and 2022.
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
US Army Active
04.2021 - Current
Culinary Specialist
US Army Active
10.2017 - 04.2021
Basic Leaders Course
High School Diploma -
East Montgomery High School
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