Isaac Hernandez
Alvarado,TX
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
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Experienced culinary professional with 10+ years in senior dining, skilled in food safety, special diets, and team leadership. Known for quality meal preparation, organized kitchen operations, and consistent service excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tradition Senior Living
02.2024 - 07.2026
- Tradition Senior Living
- Prepared resident meals in accordance with dietary restrictions, texture modifications, and nutrition guidelines.
- Adapted recipes and preparation methods to support special dietary and therapeutic meal requirements.
- Supported kitchen team with prep work, cleanup, and daily organization to sustain smooth operations.
- ensured compliance with food-safety standards, allergen controls, and senior dining expectations.
- Maintained clean, organized work areas at all times to support safety and quality during food preparation processes.
Sous Chef
Heritage Place Independent Living
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure consistent meal preparation and timely service for residents.
- Coordinated menu execution while accommodating therapeutic diets and individual resident preferences.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety sanitation standards and efficient prep procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, rotated stock, and reduced waste through precise portion control.
Kitchen Manager
QUIK Stop
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed daily kitchen operations to maintain food safety compliance, cleanliness, and consistent preparation standards.
- Managed inventory levels by rotating stock and reducing waste through accurate ordering and storage practices.
- Managed inventory levels, rotated stock, and reduced waste through accurate ordering and storage practices.
- Coordinated scheduled shifts and task assignments to sustain efficient workflow during peak service periods.
- Instructed new cashiers on POS procedures, payment handling, and customer service standards.
- Reconciled cash drawers with balanced tills and corrected discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Recipe creation
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Effective team leadership
- Service excellence
Timeline
Cook - Tradition Senior Living
02.2024 - 07.2026
Sous Chef - Heritage Place Independent Living
01.2020 - 12.2023
Kitchen Manager - QUIK Stop
04.2015 - 12.2019
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts - Associate of Arts, Culinary Arts