Berna Zehntner
Middleton,WI
Summary
Culinary professional focused on food safety, customer service, and innovative meal presentation. Enhanced resident satisfaction through diverse meal planning and effective team collaboration. Committed to quality control and impactful contributions in dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef at Brookdale Nursing Home
Brookdale Assisted Living
Middleton, WI
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed and executed diverse meal plans catering to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Implemented efficient inventory management practices to minimize waste and control costs.
- Trained new culinary team members on food preparation techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction through creative presentation of dishes and engaging dining experiences.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food items to maintain high culinary standards.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Chef
Benvenutos
Middleton, WI
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Prepared high-quality dishes in line with menu specifications and customer preferences.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during peak service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations for safety compliance.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development to enhance culinary offerings.
- Developed seasonal specials that increased customer satisfaction and repeat visits.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Enhanced dining experience by crafting innovative menu items tailored to seasonal ingredients.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate in Computer Technology
National College of Science And Technology
Cavite, Philippines03.2001
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Frying techniques
- Meal preparation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Nutritional planning
- Food quality
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communications
Accomplishments
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef at Brookdale Nursing Home
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2020 - 08.2024
Chef
Benvenutos
02.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Associate in Computer Technology
National College of Science And Technology