Maria Hernandez
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Seasoned Hot Foods Cook with a proven track record at Superior Groceries, adept in kitchen management and sautéing techniques. Expertly increased departmental productivity by optimizing food preparation processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in training staff and maintaining high sanitation standards, demonstrating exceptional organizational and culinary skills. Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements. Lead Cook Cafeteria highly skilled in commercial food services equipment and practices. Utilizes excellent time management skills to prioritize and accomplish tasks. Displays energy and stamina to cook, function, and thrive in bustling culinary environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot Foods Cook
Superior Groceries
Long Beach, CA
09.2011 - 11.2024
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Planned work schedules, arranging for substitutes when required and maintained employee timesheets.
- Inspected all incoming deliveries for quality assurance and freshness.
- Accurately recorded temperatures of each item prepared using a thermometer.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times in compliance with health codes regulations.
- Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
- Prepared weekly grocery order for food purchasing, properly receiving and storing food and supplies.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Monitored inventory levels for hot food items, placing orders when necessary.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Education
Secunadaria -
Federal # 5 Emperador Cuauhtemoc
Leon Gto Mexico07-1985
Skills
- Sauteing techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Temperature control
- Frying
- Sauteing
- Scheduling staff
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Hygiene standards
- Ordering supplies
- Food storage
- Kitchen management
- Food handling
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Hot Foods Cook
Superior Groceries
09.2011 - 11.2024
Secunadaria -
Federal # 5 Emperador Cuauhtemoc