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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
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