Ruyeli Hernandez
Northfield,IL
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Laborer
Schmucker Framing
Grabill, IN
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Driver
Egg Harbor Cafe
Downers Grove, IL
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads, and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
Food Prep Cook
Egg Harbor Cafe
Downers Grove, IL
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Mastered diverse ingredient use and cooking techniques and delivered creative dishes that supported Number percent sales volume increase.
- Prepared Number different meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers according to restaurant recipes and customer requests.
- Set up Number line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Embraced full responsibility for food quality and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
Painter Laborer
Galaxy Painters
Northfield , IL
07.2022 - Current
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps, and electric switch covers prior to painting.
- Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
Education
Diploma -
Glenbrook South
Glenview, IL 08.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Inventory ControlSupervising ExperienceCash HandlingCleaning ExperiencePayrollRetail SalesLeadershipManagementStore Management ExperienceFood SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationDrivingCertifications and LicensesFood Handler Certification
Safety awareness
Wall repair
Hand and power tools
Training and Development
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Painter Laborer
Galaxy Painters
07.2022 - Current
Driver
Egg Harbor Cafe
08.2015 - 07.2022
Food Prep Cook
Egg Harbor Cafe
08.2015 - 07.2022
Laborer
Schmucker Framing
10.2013 - 08.2015
Diploma -
Glenbrook South
08.2009 - 06.2013