Margaret Hernandez
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Experienced meat cutter and lead line cook with a strong focus on food safety, quality control, and customer service. Adept at training junior staff on proper techniques and ensuring compliance with health regulations to foster a safe and productive work environment.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Cutter/ Meat Packer
Buckhead Meat
06.2021 - Current
- Operated meat cutting equipment with precision to ensure quality product output.
- Adhered to safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Trained junior staff on proper cutting techniques and equipment operation.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in restocking supplies as needed.
- Conducted regular quality checks on meat products to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and fulfilling custom orders promptly.
Lead Line Cook
San Antonio ISD
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks in culinary techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes to optimize meal preparation times.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced menus that meet student dietary needs.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Coordinated with staff to streamline service during peak meal periods, enhancing efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces for safety compliance.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on food items before serving to ensure freshness and taste.
- 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.
Cook/cashier/manager Aid
Northside ISD
08.1999 - 05.2016
- Prepared and cooked meals according to nutritional guidelines and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted in menu planning, focusing on seasonal ingredients and student preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food preparation.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and kitchen operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service processes for efficiency.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Healy Murphy
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Meat processing
- Meat preparation
- Quality control
- Meat inspection
- Cutting speed
- Health code compliance
- Waste reduction
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Deboning techniques
- Meat grading
- Sanitary standards
- Meat cutting
- Safe food handling
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Safety practices
- Machinery maintenance
- Sanitation procedures
- Storage temperature monitoring
- Portion sizing
- Knife sharpening
- Customer service abilities
- Customer service
- Food presentation
- Weighing, measuring & estimating
- Following regulations
- Computer applications
- Food safety oversight
- Deboning meat
- Training personnel
- Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
- Basic math
- De-boning meats
- Knife skills
- Product packaging
- Quality assurance
- Quality inspections
- Temperature control
- USDA classifications
- Product weighing
- Precision cutting
- Meat identification
- Cutting
- Food safety regulations
- Portion control
- Workplace safety
- Meat packaging
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Food production
Timeline
Meat Cutter/ Meat Packer
Buckhead Meat
06.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook
San Antonio ISD
08.2016 - 06.2021
Cook/cashier/manager Aid
Northside ISD
08.1999 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Healy Murphy