Fernando Machin
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Cooper Hawk, skilled in food safety and sanitation. Proven ability to engage customers and enhance their experience, while demonstrating exceptional knife skills and cooking techniques. Committed to maintaining high standards and fostering positive relationships, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction.
Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Cooper Hawk
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
05.2012 - 11.2014
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Sales Associate
Guess Factory Store
08.1996 - 10.1998
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Levy's
No Degree - Culinary
Levy's Culinary Academy
Orlando, FLNo Degree - Marine Tech
Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL08-2013
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer engagement
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
Cooper Hawk
03.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Armani Exchange
05.2012 - 11.2014
Sales Associate
Guess Factory Store
08.1996 - 10.1998
Levy's
No Degree - Culinary
Levy's Culinary Academy
No Degree - Marine Tech
Universal Technical Institute
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