ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ
Montebello,CA
Summary
Hardworking food preparation worker experienced in cooking wide variety of dishes. Multitasks effectively to handle high order volumes and effectively meet customers' desires with fresh, hot food. Keeps kitchen clean, organized and well-stocked. Motivated and friendly Cook with experience in preparing various food items and operating cooking equipment. Adept in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, ordering supplies and complying with health department regulations for food preparation, storage and sanitization. Quick Fast Food Cook preparing wide range of menu items. Educated in food safety and sanitation to promote safe food handling and storage.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
COOK
Bj’s Pizzeria
Montebello, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Readied ingredients in advance to reduce loads during rush periods.
- Complied with portioning requirements to adhere to budget and minimize waste.
- Measured portions and ingredients to minimize waste and control costs.
- Checked kitchen equipment for proper operation, notifying management of problems.
- Managed simultaneous cooking tasks to promptly deliver high-quality food.
Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Montebello, CA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment processes.
- Operated point-of-sale system efficiently, processing transactions quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that drove customer engagement.
LINE COOK
Rosters Chicken
Montebello, CA
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items.
- Cooked, arranged and presented high-quality food.
- Crafted and prepared diverse and innovative dishes to drive repeat business.
- Contributed to development of new recipes and menu items to increase customer engagement and menu diversity.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking.
BUSSER
Paradise Buffet
Montebello, CA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Sanitized and cleared tables to prepare dining rooms for incoming customers.
- Removed dishes and soiled utensils throughout customer meals to keep tables clean and tidy.
- Kept dining rooms and kitchen area clean and waste-free during shift.
- Stocked napkins and condiments for easy replenishment.
- Swept and mopped floors at the end of each shift to prepare for the next day's service.
GROUNDSMAN HELPER
Parsec Inc
Commerce, CA
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Created natural pathways and installed decorative stone features.
- Adapted landscaping designs in response to unexpected site conditions or client requests.
- Maintained pleasant property appearance, removing clippings and debris from common areas.
- Enhanced garden beds with periodic mulching, weeding and aerating.
- Trimmed hedges, shrubs, and trees to enhance property appearance.
Education
No Degree - Business
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Montebello High School
Montebello, CA06.2024
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Customer service excellence
- Dining room management
- Kitchen communication
- Team coordination
- Hygiene standards
- Quality assurance
- Tableside service
- Customer satisfaction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Task prioritization
- Serve customers
- Table bussing
LANGUAGES
Spanish, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Sales Associate
Ross Dress for Less
10.2025 - 01.2026
COOK
Bj’s Pizzeria
07.2025 - Current
LINE COOK
Rosters Chicken
11.2024 - 07.2025
BUSSER
Paradise Buffet
11.2024 - 03.2025
GROUNDSMAN HELPER
Parsec Inc
02.2022 - 07.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Montebello High School
No Degree - Business
Cerritos College