Zoila Hernandez
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with keen eye for detail and strong commitment to maintaining kitchen efficiency. Proven ability to support chefs by preparing ingredients and ensuring clean and organized work environment. Demonstrated skills in knife handling and food safety procedures.
Culinary professional with solid background in food preparation and kitchen operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and consistently delivering quality results. Reliable team player who adapts to dynamic kitchen demands and contributes to cohesive work environment with strong knife skills and attention to detail.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Applebee's
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
Cook
Applebee's
- 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.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Grill Cook
Applebees
Mesa, AZ
11.1998 - Current
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Adhered to strict food safety guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe dining experience for guests.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Effectively communicated with fellow team members to coordinate dish preparation during peak service hours.
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Hot food preparation
- Stir-frying techniques
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Frying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Stock rotation
- Grilling techniques
- Vegetable chopping
- Waste reduction
- Ingredient identification
- Deep-frying techniques
- Seasoning techniques
- Portion control
- Temperature control
- Broiling techniques
- Steaming techniques
- Cold food preparation
- Quick-learning
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Following instructions
Certification
Food handlers
Timeline
Grill Cook
Applebees
11.1998 - Current
Food handlers
Prep Line Cook
Applebee's
Cook
Applebee's