Catherine Fernandez
Miami,USA
Summary
Reliable and hardworking kitchen professional with experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment. Strong ability to handle prep, maintain organized stations, and execute orders during busy service. Known for speed, consistency, cleanliness, and teamwork, I am currently studying Culinary Arts at Miami Dade College while continuing to grow kitchen skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Maple and Ash
Miami, FL
2026.04 - Current
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for menu items.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure hygiene.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
Line Cook
Earl's Kitchen + Bar
Miami, USA
2025.04 - 2026.04
- Execute multiple tickets during peak hours while maintaining plating consistency.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and daily specials.
- Follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Support team communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
Education
Associate's in Arts - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL2027-08
High School Diploma -
Sports, Leadership and Management (SLAM)
Miami, FL2024-05
Skills
- Mise en place & station prep
- Knife skills & ingredient prep
- High-volume line service
- Food safety & sanitation standards
- Station organization & cleanliness
- Team communication during service
- Food safety
- Stock rotation
Kitchen Experience
04/01/25, Present, Prep/Line Cook, Earl's Kitchen + Bar, MIAMI, FL, Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to restaurant standards., Maintain organized prep stations and clean work areas during service., Execute multiple tickets during peak hours while maintaining plating consistency., Assist with daily prep including vegetables, sauces, and ingredient portioning., Support team communication between kitchen and front-of-house staff., Follow strict food safety and sanitation procedures.
Kitchen Skills
- Mise en place & station prep
- Knife skills & ingredient prep
- High-volume line service
- Food safety & sanitation standards
- Station organization & cleanliness
- Team communication during service
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Maple and Ash
2026.04 - Current
Line Cook
Earl's Kitchen + Bar
2025.04 - 2026.04
Associate's in Arts - Culinary Arts
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Sports, Leadership and Management (SLAM)