Maria Hernandez
Hyattsville
Summary
Accomplished cook at La Posada, renowned for enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional cooking and customer service. Expert in food handling and sanitation, effectively reducing waste by 20% via strategic inventory management. Proven leader in training staff, fostering a collaborative kitchen environment, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
La Posada
04.2007 - Current
- Prepared diverse menus, ensuring quality and presentation standards were consistently met.
- Managed inventory, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation and usage practices.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to create seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Sanitation practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
La Posada
04.2007 - Current
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