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Miguel Serrano

Arlington,VA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Virginia Hospital Center, excelling in food preparation and inventory management. Proven ability to uphold food safety standards while delivering exceptional customer service. Adept at optimizing kitchen organization and ensuring recipe adherence, contributing to a seamless and efficient food service environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington , Virginia
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.

Prepared Foods Team Member

Whole Foods Market
Arlington, VA
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Managed inventory, restocking ingredients and supplies as needed.
  • Ensured all prepared foods met company's quality standards and guidelines.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and utensils.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Delivered exceptional service to meet customers' prepared foods needs.

Cashier

California Tortilla
Arlington, VA
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find restaurant items.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol sales.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.

Education

GED -

Yorktown
5200 Yorktown Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207
01-2024

Some College (No Degree) -

Nova Northern Community
8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Recipe adherence
  • Station setup
  • Stock rotation
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen organization
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer engagement
  • Adaptability
  • Recipe preparation

Certification

  • Plumbing Award.

Affiliations

  • Being outdoor, meeting new people, enjoy sports and exercise, and also being a couch potato from time to time. I hit the gym and clean the house.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • I received an award for accomplishing plumbing training and providing excellent customer service.

Timeline

Cook

Virginia Hospital Center
12.2024 - 04.2025

Prepared Foods Team Member

Whole Foods Market
01.2022 - 11.2024

Cashier

California Tortilla
06.2018 - 03.2022

GED -

Yorktown

Some College (No Degree) -

Nova Northern Community

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