Fernando Herrera
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Line Cook Supervisor with a proven track record at 54th Street Grill & Bar, enhancing guest satisfaction through effective kitchen management and food presentation. Skilled in mentoring and streamlining operations, demonstrating exceptional cooking techniques and team coordination. Achieved significant improvements in meal preparation efficiency and quality, showcasing dedication to culinary excellence and operational effectiveness.
Overview
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Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
54th Street Grill & Bar
- Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw timely completion of daily prep lists, ensuring essential mise en place was readily available for efficient service execution.
Line Cook
Outback Steak House
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook
Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
Line Cook
Moxie's Grill & Bar
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation protocols
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Food plating
- Line station oversight
- Menu development
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Ordering supplies
- Ingredient selection
- Special diets
- Efficiency improvement
Certification
Food handlers
Apprentice electrician
Licensed barber
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
54th Street Grill & Bar
Line Cook
Outback Steak House
Line Cook
Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Line Cook
Moxie's Grill & Bar
High School Diploma -
John Marshall