Overview
Work History
Education
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ICE CULINARY ARTS GRADUATE
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Elyanna Hernandez

West Milford,NJ

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Garde Manger/Pastry Rezdora

Stefano Secchi
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Externship
  • Assisted chefs with food preparation, supporting efficient kitchen operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the garde manger station for optimal hygiene.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing efficient storage practices.
  • Prep and portioned out ingredient's for recipes for the following days.
  • Learned new things about the pastry industry, making Gelato, Meringues, Buttercream, Sorbets etc
  • Learned the importance of being in a Michelin Star kitchen

Sous Chef Don Coqui

Ricardo Cardona
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted head chef in preparing and presenting dishes to enhance dining experience.
  • Developed new recipes for improving menu offerings and guest satisfaction.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by organizing prep stations and maintaining supply levels.
  • Trained kitchen staff in culinary techniques to improve overall team performance.
  • Managed inventory to minimize waste and reduce costs.
  • Worked on Pastry, Grill and Fry

Helper

Truffle Oak Lounge
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • I plate cold appetizers and desserts
  • I help chef gather ingredient’s as well as plate pasta
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Gained valuable knowledge regarding industry best practices through regular interaction with seasoned workers.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Cashier, Expeditor, Salad Bar

The Hugh / Pesce Lulu
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
  • Restocked shelves to ensure availability of popular items.
  • Counted cash drawers at start and end of shifts to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Cooked on flat top and grill as well as fry

Sou

Celebrity Chef Ricardo Cardona - Private Catering
07.2021 - 02.2024
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise
  • Planned and catered birthday parties, housewarmings, sports, and holiday events
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
  • Loaded dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines
  • Decorated event spaces
  • Prepped and served beverages
  • Cooked for the Yankees 2023, 2024
  • Cooked for Marc Anthony’s friends and family for his concert
  • Worked as a Sue Chef for restaurant’s

Parents Of Children - High School Parent Teacher Association
05.2016 - 06.2020
  • Decorated events for school holiday celebrations
  • Helped execute activities for students such as face painting and cookie making
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners
  • Cared for children
  • Planned school events
  • Organized classrooms
  • Helped teachers grade HW

Education

The Institute of Culinary Education
Manhattan, NY
03.2025

No Degree - Biotechnology Lab Science

Valencia College
Saint Cloud, FL
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
04.2023

High School Diploma -

Harmony High School
Saint Cloud, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Multitasking
  • Communication
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Time

ICE CULINARY ARTS GRADUATE

Completed an 8 months program, I got accepted to ICE and went in knowing all my culinary fundamentals and meat and fish butchery. I completed all lessons with a B+ or higher, we learned about all cuisines of the word and did a month long lesson of pastry. I Graduated with an award of more likely to succeed and completed a 210 hour extern and 1 Michelin star restaurant Rezdora.

Timeline

Sous Chef Don Coqui

Ricardo Cardona
12.2024 - 01.2025

Garde Manger/Pastry Rezdora

Stefano Secchi
07.2024 - 09.2024

Helper

Truffle Oak Lounge
03.2024 - 05.2024

Cashier, Expeditor, Salad Bar

The Hugh / Pesce Lulu
03.2024 - 06.2024

Sou

Celebrity Chef Ricardo Cardona - Private Catering
07.2021 - 02.2024

Parents Of Children - High School Parent Teacher Association
05.2016 - 06.2020

No Degree - Biotechnology Lab Science

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

Harmony High School

The Institute of Culinary Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

The Culinary Institute of America

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