Sam Hernandez
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus, efficiency and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with fine-casual cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cobblestones Of Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Mentored more than ten kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
Line Cook
Legal Sea Foods
Lynnfield, MA
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Bakery Assistant
Mann's Orchard
Methuen, Massachusetts
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Followed production chart to keep hot, fresh products available all day.
- Developed recipes, implemented standardization processes and applied adjustments based on kitchen climate for new and current menu items.
- Created new bakery menu items to appeal to new and existing customers.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties.
- Assisted numerous customers per day with helpful attitude and positive approach.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Provided superior customer service to promote guest satisfaction, brand loyalty and consistent revenue.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MASkills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Catering background
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Sanitation guidelines
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cobblestones Of Lowell
09.2018 - 07.2020
Line Cook
Legal Sea Foods
01.2017 - 08.2018
Bakery Assistant
Mann's Orchard
01.2016 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Food Service
North Shore Community College