Maxwell Hernandez Morales
South San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at UCSF, excelling in large-volume cooking and kitchen sanitation. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Skilled in food preparation and maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring efficiency and consistency during peak service times. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
UCSF
06.2017 - Current
- Prepare meals in a high-volume hospital kitchen environment
- Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and dietary guidelines
- Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency during busy meal service periods
- Work closely with kitchen staff and management to ensure smooth daily operations
- Assist with food prep, station setup, inventory, and cleaning responsibilities
- Deliver dependable teamwork and professionalism in a fast-paced healthcare setting
Lot Attendant Manager
Peninsula Parking
San Carlos, CA
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Transport customer vehicles safely and efficiently
- Deliver professional customer service in high-volume environments
- Coordinate vehicle flow and parking operations
- Maintain professionalism and reliability during busy shifts
Head Line Cook
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
San Mateo, CA
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Managed daily food preparation and line operations during high-volume service
- Prepared and cooked large batches of food while maintaining quality standards
- Assisted with kitchen coordination and team communication
- Maintained sanitation and food safety compliance
- Helped reduce delays by organizing prep and station workflow efficiently
Line Cook
Nordstrom
Palo Alto, CA
2008 - 2012
- Worked sauté and salad stations in a fast-paced café environment
- Assisted with opening operations and kitchen prep
- Cross-trained across multiple kitchen stations
- Maintained high standards for food quality, presentation, and cleanliness
- Delivered strong customer service while working efficiently under pressure
Main Grill Cook
Chipotle Grill
San Carlos, CA
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Prepared grill items and daily food prep for high-volume service
- Maintained portion control and food quality standards
- Assisted team members during understaffed shifts
- Operated safely and followed sanitation procedures
- Handled customer transactions accurately when needed
Grill Cook
Oracle
Redwood Shores, CA
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Prepared daily specials and maintained station readiness
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment safely
- Maintained cleanliness and food safety standards
- Provided friendly and professional customer service
- Assisted with team operations and kitchen support
Cook
Piazzas Fine Foods
San Mateo, CA
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Prepared hot food and catering orders for multiple locations
- Assisted with food delivery and customer service
- Maintained kitchen sanitation and inventory support
- Worked efficiently in fast-paced kitchen operations
Education
Associate of Arts - Sound Engineer
SAE Institute
Emeryville, CA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo, CA06.2006
Skills
- Food Preparation & Line Cooking
- Grill & Sauté Station Experience
- Large-Volume Cooking
- Kitchen Sanitation & Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Cash Handling
- Inventory Assistance
- Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Valid California Driver’s License
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Timeline
Cook
UCSF
06.2017 - Current
Lot Attendant Manager
Peninsula Parking
06.2016 - 03.2017
Head Line Cook
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
01.2012 - 05.2015
Main Grill Cook
Chipotle Grill
03.2010 - 07.2011
Grill Cook
Oracle
06.2007 - 09.2007
Cook
Piazzas Fine Foods
03.2005 - 06.2007
Line Cook
Nordstrom
2008 - 2012
Associate of Arts - Sound Engineer
SAE Institute
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School