Amanda Hernandez

11-20 131st | Flushing, NY 11356 | (646) 461-0364 |

AmandaHernandez03@gmail.com
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Objective
To be hired in a position that utilizes and expands my detail oriented
culinary skills. As well as broaden my knowledge in all aspects of the food
industry.

Education
Queens College (Flushing, New York)
August 2015
May 2017
In process of completing Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family & Consumer
Science
Concentration: Food Management Studies Minor: Studio Art
Institut Linguestique Adenet (Montpellier, France)
August 2015
Certificate of Completion in level A1, French
LaGuardia CC/CUNY (Long Island City, New York
Dec 2014
Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

July 2015

Sept 2012

Certification
ServSafe Food Handlers Certification
2019
National Restaurant Association, License 2549383

Sept 2016 Sept

Pastry Experience
TASTE BUDS KITCHEN (New York, New York)
Kitchen Assistant/Culinary Instructor

Feb 2016 July 2016

Organized/decorated event room, while pre-baking food items for labor

intensive classes.
Provided children ranging from ages 3-18 instructional culinary
demonstrations for hands on food preparation activities, whilst keeping
them fully engaged.
Managed 6-8 children at any given time in a safe and orderly fashion.
RALPH LAURENS POLO BAR (New York, New York) Nov 2014 July 2015
Pastry Cook
Responsible for quality/ quantity of production and plating desserts for
service.
Controlled inventory daily making sure everything was stocked, while
following FIFO.

 Crafted desserts for high profile guests and up to 400+ covers a night.
EVENTI HOTEL (New York, New York)
Pastry Cook

May 2014 Dec 2014

Perpetuated excellence in quality of desserts in a fast paced and high

stress atmosphere.
Created/plated desserts for indoor restaurant, entire hotel and
large banquet parties.
Tested and developed recipes.
ENDURO (New York, New York)
Pastry Cook/Hostess

May 2013 June 2014

Produced large batches of ice creams, sorbets, cakes, breads,

macarons, etc.
Met with 3 Michelin star chef weekly for any dessert menu expanding
ideas.
Maintained a sanitary work environment.
MAGNOLIA BAKERY (New York, New York)
Pastry Decorator

April 2012 June 2013

Multitasked between assisting customers with orders and making drinks

as a barista.
Decorated cakes/cupcakes in a fast paced environment.
Trained new hires (e.g. how to ice cupcakes, food safety protocols, how
to use the register, etc.)

Extracurricular Activities
Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society
Present
Ceramics Club

Oct 2016
July 2016 Present

Volunteer Experience
BOULEVARD ALP ASSOCIATES Kitchen Aid (Flushing, New York) Sept
2016 Present
Earth Celebrations Eco-Ambassador (New York, New York)
May
2011 May 2015