Edgar Hernandez
El Monte,CA
Summary
As a line cook for ten years, my dedication to quality has been shaped. Taking culinary arts classes has helped sharpen my knowledge of food processing and safety. It has also aided in my ability of time management i.e handling multiple tickets and following recipes and instructions from the head chefs; as well as cleaning my workstation while incorporating standard kitchen equipment safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot Line Cook
Tao Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Executed sauté, grill, and expo station prep for high-volume service, maintaining consistent plate quality.
- Coordinated ticket flow with chefs and front-of-house staff to keep orders moving efficiently.
- Monitored food temperatures, hold times, and sanitation standards to support kitchen compliance.
- Prepared proteins, sauces, and garnishes according to recipe specifications and presentation standards.
- Verified accurate portioning of food items and garnishes.
- Used cost-saving measures to maximize profits.
Front Line Cook
The Hungry Cat
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Executed high-volume line cooking across grill, sauté, and fry stations with consistent ticket accuracy.
- Prepared mise en place and maintained organized stations for efficient service flow.
- Coordinated with expediter and kitchen team to prioritize orders during peak rushes.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards to support clean, compliant kitchen operations.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes, daily specials, and ingredient substitutions.
- Assisted with training new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution.
Line Cook
The Market Grill
525 Shamrock Ave, Monrovia, CA
12.2011 - 12.2016
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
- Worked well under pressure maintaining stamina.
Line Cook
Bella Sera Trattoria
422 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Line cook
Emapanadas Gourmet
113 E Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
- Mixed dough, scaled bread and performed all baking duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School
4921 Cedar Ave 9173201-2004
Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in line service food preparation and cooking
- Excellent grasp of safe food handling procedures
- High expertise in making soups salads entrees
- Exceptional oral and written communication abilities
- Good ability to season garnish and arrange food creatively and attractively
- Outstanding customer service skill
- knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
Timeline
Hot Line Cook
Tao Restaurant
05.2021 - 10.2022
Front Line Cook
The Hungry Cat
11.2019 - 01.2020
Line Cook
The Market Grill
12.2011 - 12.2016
Line Cook
Bella Sera Trattoria
05.2009 - 07.2011
Line cook
Emapanadas Gourmet
06.2007 - 07.2009
High School Diploma -
Arroyo High School