victor fernandez

prep chef

About

I love to cook! I am constantly working on improving and developing my skill sets in the culinary industry. I'm food safety certified and have worked in every position from line cook to Kitchen Manager. I love everything about the Food industry from the people, to the type of work, and the satisfaction on people's faces when they taste the foods and specials I've prepared for them.

Country

united states

City

jacksonville

Industry

restaurants

Skill

bilingual, cooking, culinary skills, restaurants, restaurant management, knife skills, kitchen, chef, culinary management, food and beverage, food service, food industry, food safety, food preparation, food, food manufacturing, bilingual english/spanish, customer service, customer satisfaction, medical billing, butchery, food service sanitation, hospitality industry, management, fine dining, sanitation, hospitality, baking, menu development

Experience

line cook

dick's wings and grill

2012-8 - 2012-11 · 4 mos

As a line cook I was responsible for food preparation, working multiple stations, and cooking food to order quickly while maintaining freshness and quality.

line cook

bravo brio restaurant group

2013-6 - 2014-4 · 11 mos

I started as a prep cook and have been promoted to line cook.

kitchen manager

chipotle mexican grill

2011-10 - 2013-6 · 1 yr 9 mos

As a kitchen manager I was responsible for opening the store, managing employees, and completing food and supply orders. Also, ensuring the highest quality of food and customer service in a timely manner.

optometrist technician and medical billing

visionworks of america

2010-3 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 7 mos

As an Optometrist technician I was responsible for making appointments, handling the pre-testing before the exam, and handle the money and insurance information. I provided customer service and was in charge of answering the phone.

assistant deli manager

the fresh market

2008-3 - 2010-6 · 2 yrs 4 mos

As the assistant deli manager I was responsible for a level of sanitation, satisfaction, and customer service. I would handle food ordering and receiving, as well as making sure that the deli was stocked and running smoothly. Managing and maintaining customer and employee interaction.

musician

frank

2004-3 - 2013-9 · 9 yrs 7 mos

Local Jacksonville cover band that performs three-part harmonies. Covering all the hits from the 60's, 70's 80's and today's hits. Available for events and occasions. (Weddings, gatherings, parties, bars, special occasions, and more)

prep chef

flying iguana taqueria & tequila bar

2013-10 - Present · 13 yrs

Prep chef for Neptune beach's newest restaurant. Come out and try our delicious appetizers, entrees, and liquor drinks. Read reviews on TripAdvisor and Yelp. We can't wait to see you!

Education

florida state college at jacksonville

culinary arts

2007-1 - 2015-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

I am working towards my culinary degree and would love to be a chef in a fine dining restaurant. I love all aspects of cooking from the food to the preparation."]