Andrew Gatto
Sweetwater,TN
Summary
Energetic chef with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Tennessee Tap House
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
Stock Associate
Rural King
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
- Operated forklift to move and organize merchandise.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
- Maintained neat, safe, and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
Server
Nama Sushi Bar
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
- Monitored inventory to provide needed supplies to servers and bartenders.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Bearden High School
Knoxville, TN05.2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen management
- Food handling safety
- Health and safety compliance
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operater, Rural King - 2021
Timeline
Cook
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Tennessee Tap House
05.2021 - 05.2023
Stock Associate
Rural King
09.2020 - 07.2021
Server
Nama Sushi Bar
09.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Bearden High School
- Certified Forklift Operater, Rural King - 2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Pellissippi State Community College
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