Jason Hernandez Garcia
Boston,MA
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality, demonstrated through a proven track record at restaurants I've worked and current working in by mastering knife skills and fostering team communication. Excelling in grilling techniques and kitchen operations, I significantly increased ticket turnover rates. My commitment to food safety and ability to thrive under pressure contribute to consistent culinary excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook/Main Grill Cook
Ruka
04.2024 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Improved food quality by consistently following standardized recipes and maintaining accurate portion control.
- Delivered consistent results under time constraints while maintaining high standards of flavor profiles and presentation quality.
Kitchen
Net Devine's
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained high standards of food safety by regularly sanitizing surfaces, equipment, and utensils to minimize contamination risks.
- Upheld the highest level of hygiene and sanitation practices in accordance with local health regulations, preventing potential foodborne illnesses.
- Improved communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen employees, resulting in smoother service flow during busy periods.
- Reduced food waste through proper storage techniques, inventory management, and utilizing leftover ingredients creatively.
- Ensured timely delivery of orders by effectively managing kitchen workflow during shifts while staying organized under pressure.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Assisted with training new kitchen staff members on proper techniques, safety protocols, and company policies for a seamless integration into the team.
Line Cook
Life Alive
06.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Food Preparation Worker
Cobblestones A Beacon Hill Eatery
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.
- Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boston Adult Technical Academy
Boston, MA06.2024
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Plating
- Grilling Techniques
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Food presentation
- Cleaning and organization
- Server Communication
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen Operations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook/Main Grill Cook
Ruka
04.2024 - Current
Kitchen
Net Devine's
02.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Life Alive
06.2022 - 07.2023
Food Preparation Worker
Cobblestones A Beacon Hill Eatery
05.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Boston Adult Technical Academy
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