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Milton Herrera

57-57 Xenia Street ,NY

Summary

Me encanta cocinar (| love cooking)! I see this industry as more of a passion, as opposed to just work. When I am in the kitchen, I see it as a place where I can always optimize my skills while also creating something amazing. It is a place where l am most confident to lead and help those around me so we can learn and grow together.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Nomura
New York
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Breakfast station
    Grill station
    Deli station
    Wok station
    Sushi station
  • Mastered all stations within 2 months

Sushi Chef

Kamasu Sushi
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Kept mise en place meticulously arranged to maintain work efficiency.
  • Worked the register
    Fry station
    Sauté station
    Sushi station

Lead Line Cook

Golden Diner
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • 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.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.

Line Cook

Bistro Pierre Lapin
05.2010 - 11.2019
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Ensured operational excellence by managing all back-of-house stations.
  • Conducted kitchen preparation professionally.
  • Provided comprehensive training to new and existing kitchen personnel.

Line Cook

Mission Chinese Food
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • -Rice station
    -Wok stacion
    -Appetizer Station hot/Cold

Line Cook

Root & Bone
04.2017 - 05.2018

Organized kitchen facilities.

Coordinated the execution of delivery orders seamlessly.

Enhanced order within food preparation area.

Skills

    -Knife skills
    -Chinese cuisine
    -French cuisine
    -Korean cuisine
    Bilingual
    - English
    -Spanish

    Organization/Work Style
    -Stocking and replenishing
    -Attention to details

    -problem solver

Timeline

Line Cook

Nomura
11.2023 - 08.2024

Sushi Chef

Kamasu Sushi
11.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Line Cook

Golden Diner
06.2019 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Mission Chinese Food
12.2018 - 06.2019

Line Cook

Root & Bone
04.2017 - 05.2018

Line Cook

Bistro Pierre Lapin
05.2010 - 11.2019
Milton Herrera