Hector Hernandez
Miami,FL
Summary
As a Cuban immigrant who came to America legally in 2024 through the Cuban Family Reunification Parole
Program, I am eager to seize the opportunities this country offers and work hard to achieve my goals. With over 5 years of experience as a park Ranger and 10 years of experience as a Kitchen Steward, I have developed strong skills in kitchen operations, sanitation, inventory management, and team collaboration. I am dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen. And I am committed to bringing my strong work ethic and dedication to every role I undertake.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks and Recreation Worker
Parque Zoológico El Bosque de Santi Spíritus
Santi Spiritu, Cuba
11.1999 - 10.2024
- Protecting the environment: Park rangers are responsible for protecting natural areas and preserving the environment.
- Keeping visitors safe: Park rangers ensure that visitors are safe and follow park rules.
- Providing visitor services: Park rangers answer questions, conduct tours, and educate visitors about park safety and rules.
- Maintaining parks: Park rangers patrol and maintain campsites, and trails.
- Responding to emergencies: Park rangers may perform emergency care, search and rescue, and wildland fire prevention and suppression.
- Law enforcement: Park rangers may issue citations, detain or arrest people, and make court appearances.
- Writing reports: Park rangers document security and maintenance issues in electronic reports.
- Specializing: Park rangers may specialize in areas such as interpretation, visitor protection, resource management, law enforcement, and emergency services.
- Working in all weather conditions: Park rangers may work in extreme heat and cold, rain, and wind.
- Being exposed to personal danger: Park rangers may be exposed to personal danger when responding to emergencies.
Kitchen Steward Jan 2000 — Oct 2023
The Municipal Nursing Home
Santi Espiritu, Cuba
11.1999 - 12.2021
- Gained expertise in food safety, ensuring adherence to health regulations and minimizing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
Advanced to a leadership role by mentoring and training new staff members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
Implemented waste reduction techniques, optimizing resource use and contributing to cost control and sustainability efforts.
Kitchen Steward
Hospital General de Fomento
Santi Espiritu, Cuba
09.1994 - 11.1999
- Developed advanced kitchen operations skills, including sanitation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and efficiency.
Demonstrated strong time management abilities by effectively balancing multiple tasks, such as food preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen organization, to maintain a smooth workflow.
Showcased a strong work ethic by consistently taking on additional responsibilities, such as assisting with menu planning and recipe standardization.
Maintained accurate records of kitchen supplies and inventory, ensuring timely restocking and efficient resource management.
Continuously improved knife skills and precision cutting techniques, contributing to faster and more accurate food preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
ESBU "Mártires De La Familia Romero"
Fomento 06-1993
Skills
- Group Supervision
- Group Recreation
- Personnel Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Dietary Restrictions
- Relationship Building
- Camp Operations
- Camper Supervision
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Staff Training
- Safety Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Routine Inspections
- Customer and Service-Oriented
- Work and Task Assignment
- Recreational Program Planning
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Timeline
Parks and Recreation Worker
Parque Zoológico El Bosque de Santi Spíritus
11.1999 - 10.2024
Kitchen Steward Jan 2000 — Oct 2023
The Municipal Nursing Home
11.1999 - 12.2021
Kitchen Steward
Hospital General de Fomento
09.1994 - 11.1999
High School Diploma -
ESBU "Mártires De La Familia Romero"
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