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Work History
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Ray Hernandez

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic worker trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Free Range Fry House
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
  • Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
  • Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
  • Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.

Iron Worker

Bryan Bennett
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
  • Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
  • Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
  • Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
  • Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.

Line Cook

Twin Peaks
04.2022 - 03.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain 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.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Unload trucks that bring food supply and stock/putting up food from trucks

Education

High School Diploma -

Levelland High School
Levelland, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Frying
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Contamination prevention
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Food Handler Certificated
  • OSHA
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation

Timeline

Cook

Free Range Fry House
04.2024 - Current

Iron Worker

Bryan Bennett
03.2024 - 04.2024

Line Cook

Twin Peaks
04.2022 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Levelland High School
Ray Hernandez