Iliana Hernandez Cruz

***** * ******** **, ******* Az, 85326

phone number: 602-***-****

email: ad24yf@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a management position with a growing dynamic organization that will challenge my management and culinary skills.

Experience:

Arizona Country Club- Banquet chef

October 2023 to Present

● Directly responsible for all food preparation and presentations for catering operations with revenues of 2 million dollars per year.

● Design of catering and restaurant menus .

● Oversee and supervise kitchen staff of 20 plus

● Assists with inventory and ordering of food and beverage supplies.

● Comply with all food safety standards according to Maricopa County Health Standards.

● Maintain training standards and scheduling of the culinary department. The Westin Downtown Phoenix - Kitchen Supervisor

March 2019 - November 2022

● Ensured that the culinary team was informed with clear communication on current business levels.

● Worked with the Executive Chef on training and development of new team members.

● Comply with all food safety standards according to Maricopa County Health Standards.

● Worked with banquet and catering departments to ensure proper execution of banquet events.

● Create a new menu for banquets and restaurants.

● Collaborated with management team to ensure high food quality scores from banquet and restaurant events

JW Marriott Desert Ridge - Lead Baker

August 2017 - March 2019

● Worked with the Executive Pastry Chef on developing recipe standards for this large convention resort, with revenue over 25 million dollars per year.

● Worked in the pastry department and prepared fresh desserts for four restaurants.

● Produced banquet pastries for up to 1500 guests.

● Ensures the quality and presentation met the expectations of the guest.

● Worked with banquet and catering departments to ensure proper execution of banquet and restaurant pastries.

Panera Bread - Lead Baker

July 2015 – June 2017

● Assisted with customer service in the retail environment.

● Prepared all pastries for the cafe and assisted with catering orders.

● Trained and developed all new employees.

● Comply with all food safety standards according to Maricopa County Health Standards.

Paradise Bakery - Cook

August 2013 - June 2015

● Improved communication and cooperation while working with others

● Trained all new team members

● Prepared sandwiches, salads, and also maintained an organized and clean work station. Education:

Queen School of Business - January 2009

Graduated: Completed

Additional Skills

Fluent in Spanish/English languages.

Ability to organize workload in an environment of frequent interruptions and competing requests. Extensive trouble-shooting and problem solving abilities relative to the restaurant and hotel activities.

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