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, CO11.2024
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
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