Carlos ALBERTO HERNANDEZ SERRANO
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Adept at leading kitchen teams and enhancing operational efficiency, I excelled at Hyatt Hotels Corp by streamlining service speeds and mentoring staff. My expertise in food safety and knife skills, coupled with a knack for adaptability and leadership, significantly uplifted dining experiences. Achievements include improving dish consistency and fostering a collaborative environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Hyatt Hotels Corp
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on proper cooking techniques and kitchen best practices.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Ensured consistency in taste and presentation for all dishes, adhering strictly to established recipes and plating guidelines.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
Commis Chef
Twister Sister
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC10-2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC04-2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Uninpahu
Bogota, Colombia09-2016
Associate of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management
Uninpahu
Bogota, Colombia04-2015
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Vegetable cutting
- Food safety
- Knife skills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- Food presentation
- Task delegation
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredient preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Menu planning
- Kitchen staff leadership
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Demi Chef
Hyatt Hotels Corp
07.2022 - 01.2025
Commis Chef
Twister Sister
01.2022 - 07.2022
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Uninpahu
Associate of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management
Uninpahu
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