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Bernardo Galvan

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Banquet Cook

Bears Best
08.2023 - Current
  • Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Manage time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Create identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Communicate closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instruct new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Keep kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Follow strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Contribute to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Adjust recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Identify inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
  • Collaborat with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Monitor food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Inspect kitchen to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Assist head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.

Cook /Cook Supervisor

Off The Strip Bistro
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.

Prep/ Cook/Kitchen Manager

Barnesy Beanery
01.2009 - 01.2022
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.

Prep/Cook /Cook Manager

Leaf Cuisine
03.2006 - 11.2008
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team for $[Amount] annual revenue-producing restaurant.

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Exotic Kitchen
02.2005 - 01.2006
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.

Dishwasher

Q's Billiard Club
03.2003 - 02.2005
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.

Education

Venice High School
Venice, CA
08.2003

Skills

  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Active Listening
  • Portion Sizes
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Critical Thinking
  • Guest Relations
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Preservation Methods
  • Product Inventories
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Health Inspections
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Dish Quality Assurance
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Product Rotations
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Operational Reports
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Cost Savings
  • Grill and Broiler Operation
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Kitchen Inventory Management
  • Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
  • Effective Planner
  • Attentive to Detail

Timeline

Cook/Banquet Cook

Bears Best
08.2023 - Current

Cook /Cook Supervisor

Off The Strip Bistro
02.2022 - 07.2023

Prep/ Cook/Kitchen Manager

Barnesy Beanery
01.2009 - 01.2022

Prep/Cook /Cook Manager

Leaf Cuisine
03.2006 - 11.2008

Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Exotic Kitchen
02.2005 - 01.2006

Dishwasher

Q's Billiard Club
03.2003 - 02.2005

Venice High School

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