Oscar Hernandez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Motivated line cooker with 10+ years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Corner Bistro
Manhattan, NY
01.2017 - 02.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Placed orders for supplies and food inventory items with vendors to restock pantry and refrigerator.
Line Cook
Pete’s Waterfront Alehouse
Brooklyn, NY
05.1991 - 12.2014
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Education
GED -
Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
The Bronx, NY08-2019
Skills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Server Communication
- Ingredient inspection
- Recipe preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Food Preparation
- Grilling Techniques
- Knife Skills
- Supply Management
- Active listener
- Team Coordination
- Food safety knowledge
- Menu Item Memorization
- Professional Attitude
- Quality Control
- Punctual and honest
- Food Safety Standards
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Time Management
Timeline
Line Cook
Corner Bistro
01.2017 - 02.2024
Line Cook
Pete’s Waterfront Alehouse
05.1991 - 12.2014
GED -
Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School