Anthony Gambino
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven culinary professional with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and efficient line management at Crew Restaurant & Bar. Skilled in food safety and inventory management, adept at training staff and maintaining high standards of kitchen operation. Demonstrates exceptional portioning skills and server communication, contributing to a significant increase in repeat business.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Crew Restaurant & Bar
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintain the line mise en place before service.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Sandwich Maker
The Academy
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
- Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
Dishwasher
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NYSkills
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Food Safety
- Line Management
- Inventory Management
- Server Communication
- Ingredient Preparation
Timeline
Line Cook
Crew Restaurant & Bar
10.2022 - 08.2024
Sandwich Maker
The Academy
09.2022 - 04.2023
Dishwasher
Poughkeepsie Steakhouse
08.2021 - 08.2022
No Degree - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Culinary Institute of America
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