Juan Serrano
Clover,SC
Summary
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Clover Harvest
11.2023 - Current
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Roofing Laborer
Ismael Peralta
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Removed old roofing material and properly disposed of all debris to maintain clean, organized work sites.
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Completed residential and commercial projects with tight schedules by working effectively with fellow team members.
- Performed job duties at low, medium, and advanced heights on regular basis while observing safety protocols to avoid possibility of accidents and falls.
- Repaired and maintained roofing systems by replacing roofing tiles and refastening seams.
- Installed, repaired, and replaced single-ply roofing systems.
Wait Staff Member
El Mexicano Restaurant
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clover High School
05.2024
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Processing
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Safe Food Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Team leadership
- Responsible & Trustworthy
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Operational Efficiency
Certification
ServSafe Qualified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Clover Harvest
11.2023 - Current
Wait Staff Member
El Mexicano Restaurant
06.2021 - 04.2022
Roofing Laborer
Ismael Peralta
05.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Clover High School