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John Fernandez

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Adept at elevating kitchen operations, I leveraged my culinary expertise and problem-solving skills at Mirage Hotel & Casino to foster teamwork, achieving near-perfect customer satisfaction. Specializing in food safety and menu preparation. I take great pride in making food for the public to enjoy. I have the privilege of cooking Italian, Latin, from cofee shop to gourmet style. Along with fishing, painting and attaining the art of massage. Cooking is on top of the list. Accomplished Meat Cook knowledgeable about modern techniques and bringing up-to-date knowledge of grilling, roasting and broiling meat. Experienced in the preparation of diverse foods. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks. Organized individual possessing excellent memorization and communication skills. Proficient in preparing raw food and ingredients. Detail-oriented professional with superior knife skills and strong sense of taste and smell. Handles criticism well and quickly learns from challenges.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Line Cook

Mirage Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
07.2008 - 07.2024
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.

Room Chef

Stefanos Italian Restaurant
Goden Nugget
10.1989 - 09.2000
  • 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.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Managing 20 plus employees

Education

Cooking, Restaurant And Culinary Management

Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
710 W. Lakemead Blvd.
1986

Skills

  • Food safety knowledge
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Food assembly
  • Menu Planning
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Menu development
  • Training Management
  • Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Food presentation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Inventory Control
  • Spoilage prevention
  • Knife Skills
  • Cost Reduction
  • Food Processing
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Portion Control
  • Sauce preparation
  • Plates presentation
  • Food Safety Standards
  • Food Storage Procedures
  • Line Management
  • Kitchen Station Setup
  • Back of House Operations
  • Server Communication
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professional Attitude
  • Food presentation talent
  • Attention to Detail
  • Prepared Foods Plating
  • Entree Preparation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Meat Cutting
  • Menu Item Memorization

Languages

English/ Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Line Cook

Mirage Hotel & Casino
07.2008 - 07.2024

Room Chef

Stefanos Italian Restaurant
10.1989 - 09.2000

Cooking, Restaurant And Culinary Management

Culinary Academy of Las Vegas
John Fernandez