Bernard Dean
Line Cook
Denton,TX
Summary
I am a hardworking, diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Creative Cook exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and techniques. Offering comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation. Hardworking and enthusiastic and energetic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Dogwood Estates
Denton, TX
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Cook
Steak And Ale Steakhouse
Cherry Hill, NJ
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Transitioned between dinner and lunch service.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
- Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
Marriott
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2010 - 02.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Basic Culinary Arts
Philadelphia Culinary Arts
Philadelphia PA06.1993
High School Diploma -
Cherry Hill High School East
Cherry Hill, NJ06.1982
Skills
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Cooking and Baking
- Proper Food Storage
- Sauce Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Ingredient Selection
- Timely Food Delivery
- Mixing Dishes
- Dish Preparation
- Staff Meetings
- Attentive to Detail
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- Food Safety and Quality
- Machinery Upkeep
- Injury Avoidance
- Food Rotation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Food Storage
- Chopping Vegetables
- Proper Food Temperatures
- Sandwich Preparation
- Chef Assistance
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Grease Traps
- Processing Customer Requests
- Flat Top Grills
- Food Handlers Certification
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Certification
Safety Awards at Steak and Ale Steakhouse
Employee of the Month at Marriott
Timeline
Cook
Dogwood Estates
09.2021 - 06.2022
Cook
Steak And Ale Steakhouse
10.2017 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Marriott
01.2010 - 02.2017
Basic Culinary Arts
Philadelphia Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Cherry Hill High School East
Safety Awards at Steak and Ale Steakhouse
Employee of the Month at Marriott
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