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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Rafael Hernandez

Denver,Co

Summary

Knowledgeable Cook. Skilled in a variety of food preparations and presentations, with proven track record of creating visually appealing and flavorful dishes. Expertise in knife skills and food safety, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient kitchen operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Garde Manger Cook

Lous Italian Specialties
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Kept up with industry trends by attending culinary workshops and conferences, incorporating new techniques into daily practices for continuous improvement.
  • Mastered various knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of fruits, vegetables, and meats.
  • Collaborated with team members to expedite orders accurately and promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured timely preparation of dishes by working efficiently under pressure during busy service hours.
  • Adapted quickly to changing menu requirements based on customer preferences or ingredient availability issues.

Crewmember

Raising Canes
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Efficiently managed customer orders and maintained high cleanliness standards, enhancing service speed
  • Enhanced operations to reduce wait times, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Trained new crew members, fostering a collaborative team environment and improving group performance
  • Uphold rigorous quality control, ensuring all orders met exacting standards
  • Eagerly engaged with customers to ensure a memorable dining experience, increasing loyalty

Breakfast Cook

Osage Cafe
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared diverse breakfast menu items at Osage Cafe
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety
  • Collaborated effectively with kitchen team
  • Streamlined breakfast prep process, enhancing kitchen efficiency
  • Fostered a cooperative kitchen environment, boosting team morale
  • Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
  • Handled special dietary requests with care, ensuring the satisfaction of all guests regardless of restrictions or preferences.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
11.2024

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization
  • Project Management
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Food Safety
  • Training/Development
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Garde Manger Cook

Lous Italian Specialties
05.2024 - 03.2025

Crewmember

Raising Canes
08.2023 - 04.2024

Breakfast Cook

Osage Cafe
01.2023 - 08.2023

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Rafael Hernandez