Juan Hernandez
La Quinta
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Heritage Palms H.O.A
10.2009 - 06.2023
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
Sous Chef
The Hideaway Country Club
01.2006 - 10.2009
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- prepared and execute day to day food production.
- supervice line cooks and dishwashers
- assist the executive chef on food production for special banquets & club events.
- maintaining kitchen cleanliness & food production to comply with healt deparment standars
Executive Chef
Desert Princess CC
06.1998 - 12.2005
Education
No Degree - English Second Language
Collage of The Desert
05.1985
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Benito Juarez.
Colonia Modelo Edo De Mexico.07.1977
Skills
- Resource Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Employee Training
- Process Improvement
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Order Delivery Practices
- Dish Preparation
Certification
ServSafe certification
- ServSafe certification
- expiration 10/27/2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Chef
Heritage Palms H.O.A
10.2009 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
The Hideaway Country Club
01.2006 - 10.2009
Executive Chef
Desert Princess CC
06.1998 - 12.2005
No Degree - English Second Language
Collage of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Benito Juarez.
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