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Jhojan Yair Hernandez Lugo

Sedona ,Az

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Sous Chef at The Vault Uptown, excelling in team leadership and innovative menu planning. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality food presentation and effective inventory management. Committed to fostering a collaborative kitchen environment and maintaining strict food safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

The Vault Uptown
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.

Grill Cook

The Vault Uptown
07.2021 - 05.2024
  • Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Verified order accuracy and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.

Line Cook Supervisor

Rascal Restaurant
04.2021 - 10.2021

Check all the lines ready for the service.

Keep all the time the same quality in the food.

Plating .

Finish the prep list.

Cut meat.

Cut seafood

I’m a charge for all the sauces.

Line Cook

Creekside
09.2018 - 04.2021
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • 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.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Line Cook

Mesa Grill
09.2018 - 04.2021

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  • 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.

Education

Bachelor Of Administration -

Yuri.A. Gagarin
Cuidad De Mexico
08.2016

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Food presentation
  • Safe food handling
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Customer service
  • Supervising food prep
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Staff training
  • Cost control
  • Employee scheduling
  • Kitchen management

References

Dylan shugrue ( own at the vault , Broome and Orchars , la vecina )

480-540-5053

Tony Marquez  ( chef at Broome and orchards the vault and la vecina)

928-300-0230

Monica Gonzalez ( sales representative of Chicago Linz Co. )

480-292-4670

Timeline

Sous Chef

The Vault Uptown
03.2024 - 06.2025

Grill Cook

The Vault Uptown
07.2021 - 05.2024

Line Cook Supervisor

Rascal Restaurant
04.2021 - 10.2021

Line Cook

Creekside
09.2018 - 04.2021

Line Cook

Mesa Grill
09.2018 - 04.2021

Bachelor Of Administration -

Yuri.A. Gagarin