Bernardino Gallardo Acevedo
Parkville,Maryland
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills. Dedicated Cook with fine-tuned skills in grilling, sautéing and ingredient preparation. Valued employee known for staying calm in high-pressure environments. Highly experienced working in busy kitchens.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Prep Cook
Rolling Grill
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed HACCP guidelines for safe food handling practices; ensured that all foods are cooked at the appropriate temperatures.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and procedures.
- Directed kitchen staff on portion control methods while preparing meals.
- Rotated product ensuring freshness of ingredients used in daily preparations.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, grills, ensuring they are properly functioning.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Columbus Gardens
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented new systems for tracking inventory levels, ordering procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines as required by law.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu planning strategies that increased profits while maintaining high quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
Kitchen Manager
Vagabond Sandwich Company
Bel Air, MD
05.2014 - 03.2022
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Cook
Italian Sensations
Perry Hall, MD
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
- Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Pre-cook items such as bacon, to prepare them for later use.
Education
High School -
Instituto Ciel
Mexico City06-1997
Skills
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Order delivery practices
- High-volume dining
- Order accuracy
- Food preparation and safety
- Performance improvement
- Batch Cooking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Organization
Additional Information
- References available upon request
Certification
- Certified Food Service Manager Level 1
Timeline
Head Prep Cook
Rolling Grill
02.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Columbus Gardens
09.2022 - 02.2023
Kitchen Manager
Vagabond Sandwich Company
05.2014 - 03.2022
Cook
Italian Sensations
01.2010 - 04.2014
High School -
Instituto Ciel
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