Brahian Fajardo
Nolanville,TX
Summary
U.S. Army veteran with experience in disciplined teamwork and continuous learning. Food industry focus supported by family background in professional cooking. Strong commitment to integrity, perseverance, and applying new knowledge to deliver consistent results.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Cimarron Hills Country Club
Georgetown, TX
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Created weekly menus in collaboration with culinary team and management.
- Trained new members in the line, teaching line setups, equipment operations.
- Maintained the high standards, ticket timing, protein temperatures and proper plating.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Assisted both sous and executive Chefs with inventory, menu specials, employee meals, daily walk- in / produce and dry storage organization. Maintaining proper storage and labels.
- Assisted FOH by training the expo station when peak hours required it.
Line Cook
Grand Living
Georgetown, tx
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared and cooked meals according to menu specifications and safety standards.
- Assisted in developing menu alternatives for residents with specific accommodations and memory care patients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
Other
TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Copperas Cove, Texas
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Handles inbound calls, review contracts, state laws and document information, using microsoft apps. Responds to the customer needs, by using active listening and maintaining a great customer service.
Other
US ARMY
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Refuel vehicles, Including aircrafts. Maintain a high quality of product by conducting recirculating operations Storages and keeps an inventorium of product and tools.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO10-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX10-2025
Skills
- Food Cost Control
- Knife Skills
- Menu Planning
- Sautéing
- Grilling
- Expediting
- Plating
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Organized
- Problem Solving
- Commitment
- Employee training
- Equipment operation
- Food safety practices
- Kitchen management
- Quality Control
Personal Information
Availability: Open to Relocation
Certification
FOOD HANDLERS CARD
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Cook
Cimarron Hills Country Club
01.2026 - 08.2026
Line Cook
Grand Living
03.2024 - 06.2025
Other
TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.2023 - 03.2024
Other
US ARMY
02.2020 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Pastry Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts