Miguel Hernandez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Nutrition By Cass, excelling in food preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong teamwork and customer service skills. Highly motivated and quick-learning, I effectively manage back of house operations while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Nutrition By Cass
Santa Ana
11.2024 - 02.2026
Progressed from prep cook to skilled roles in grilling and inventory management.
Assistant Manager - HR
SohoTaco
Santa Ana, CA
09.2022 - 11.2024
Assisted with management tasks after returning to the organization. Focused on private events and supported operations management efforts. Collaborated with teams to ensure smooth event execution.
Manager
KRAVE
Irvine, CA
03.2015 - 10.2016
Initiated career as line cook in Santa Ana, subsequently assumed responsibility for managing back of house operations during staffing shortages.
Line Cook
Gu Ramen
Long Beach, CA
01.2016 - 06.2022
Initiated career as line cook in Santa Ana, subsequently assumed responsibility for managing back of house operations during staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana
No Degree - Automotive Engineering
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Following instructions
Though out the years of working and providing assistance with food or food related stuff, I have learned to adapt and learn to work among the rowdyness the kitchen can bring I am a fast learner and easily to get along with
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Inventory stocking
- Flexible schedule
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Nutrition By Cass
11.2024 - 02.2026
Assistant Manager - HR
SohoTaco
09.2022 - 11.2024
Line Cook
Gu Ramen
01.2016 - 06.2022
Manager
KRAVE
03.2015 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Santa Ana
No Degree - Automotive Engineering
Santa Ana College