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Juan Fernandez

311 Pinesong Dr, Casselberry,FL

Summary

Enthusiastic Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Reliable, hardworking, and driven to give guests the best food experience possible.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Walt Disney World Resort
, FL
01.2023 - Current

• Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

• Established and supervised labor allocation and workloads while formulating schedules

• Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures

TA Sous Chef

Connections Café and Eatery
06.2022 - Current
  • Working with FOH leaders to ensure satisfaction and safety of Guest and Cast
  • Assuring daily line-up is done and all stations are covered for day
  • Train cast on proper usage of HACCP
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Assistant Sous Chef

Festivals Team, Epcot
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Supervised daily opening operation
  • Assist in evaluating new recipes and product
  • Ability to work all stations
  • Lead and train new cast members in different tasks
  • Inspect and participate in cleaning of kitchen ensuring it’s up to WDW and State standards
  • Work with food handlers making sure product coming in is put away properly

Assistant Sous Chef

Ohana, Disney's Polynesian Resort
12.2012 - 08.2017
  • Strict adherence to all sanitation and food handling procedures
  • In charge of preparation of allergies and special dietary requests for dinner service
  • In charge of cooking proteins in Open Fire Pit "Oak-grill" 1900

Trainer/Cook I

Park Fare, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort And Spa
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Excel at saucier and butcher
  • Maintain quality of product by following HACCP guidelines.

Trainer/Cook I

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Hollywood Studios
03.2011 - 03.2012
  • Motivated and Assisted in development and training of new hires
  • Ability to work under pressure while always paying attention to details
  • Fast-paced environment with seating capacity of 600 per night

Trainer/Cook II

Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom
10.2009 - 03.2011
  • Trained in sauté, ovens, grill, and steamer station
  • Worked 3rd shift Bakery in charge of making desserts for restaurant

Cook II

Plaza Restaurant, Magic Kingdom
05.2007 - 10.2009
  • Exceeded chef's expectations in each shift
  • Communicated well with others

Education

A.A.S - Culinary Arts

Orlando Culinary Academy
2009

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Leadership Skills
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Safe handling
  • Sanitation guidelines

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Sous Chef

Walt Disney World Resort
01.2023 - Current

TA Sous Chef

Connections Café and Eatery
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Sous Chef

Festivals Team, Epcot
08.2017 - 06.2022

Assistant Sous Chef

Ohana, Disney's Polynesian Resort
12.2012 - 08.2017

Trainer/Cook I

Park Fare, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort And Spa
03.2012 - 12.2012

Trainer/Cook I

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Hollywood Studios
03.2011 - 03.2012

Trainer/Cook II

Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom
10.2009 - 03.2011

Cook II

Plaza Restaurant, Magic Kingdom
05.2007 - 10.2009

A.A.S - Culinary Arts

Orlando Culinary Academy
Juan Fernandez