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Eustacio Bernandino

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic and highly motivated culinary professional with extensive experience at Cafe Rio, excelling in food safety and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and teamwork, while effectively managing ingredient preparation and minimizing waste. Skilled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring optimal food quality and a positive dining experience.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Cafe Rio
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
  • Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
  • Conserved resources by utilizing proper portion control techniques during meal preparation.
  • Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Prep Line Cook

Teriyaki Madness
10.2019 - Current
  • Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.

Dishwasher

Cafe Rio
03.2008 - 10.2019
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by properly using and storing cleaning chemicals according to safety guidelines.

Education

No Degree -

San Frco
Mexico, ME

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Training new staff
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Safe food handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Following instructions
  • Food preparation
  • Food handling
  • Cleanliness
  • Quick-learning
  • Highly motivated
  • Inventory stocking
  • Food storage
  • Preparation speed
  • Knife skills
  • Chopping vegetables
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Workstation maintenance
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Proper portioning
  • Food quality control
  • Vegetable prep
  • Meat cutting
  • Menu memorization
  • Kitchen operations
  • Measurements and weights
  • Heavy lifting
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Portion control
  • Sauce preparation
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Timeline

Prep Line Cook

Teriyaki Madness
10.2019 - Current

Dishwasher

Cafe Rio
03.2008 - 10.2019

Prep Cook

Cafe Rio

No Degree -

San Frco
Eustacio Bernandino