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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Bernice Gonzalez

Pompano Beach

Summary

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I work well with others, I also like to see eveyone around me do an excellent job and be successful.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook (Sushi)

Beach House Pompano Beach
08.2025 - Current

Line Cook( Sushi)

Sanitizing Station

Preparing Fish

Food Preparation

Station set up

Stocking Station

Follow Health and hygiene protocol

Linecook

Baresco
04 2023 - Current
  • Food preperation
  • Set up of station
  • Ensuring the station is ready for service
  • Checking quality of all products
  • Time management when setting up stations
  • Portioncontrol aswell as other duties that may be requested from the chef on duty
  • Assist with food prep for parties

Line cook

Beach House
03 2023 - 04 2023
  • Food Preparation
  • Set up Stations
  • Quality Control
  • Plating
  • Preparing Sushi

Line Cook

The Beachcomber Resort
08 2022 - 03 2023
  • Food Preparation
  • Station set up
  • Quality Control
  • Expo
  • Recieving of produce deliveries, aswell as other deliveries
  • Assisting with special events
  • Preparing Sushi
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.

Line cook

Legends Tavern Bar and Grill
02 2022 - 08 2022
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Sales Associate/Recieving

Burlington Coat Factory
10 2021 - 02 2022

Server/Banquet Server/ Events Co-Ordinator

Golfing goat (Paarl,South-Africa)
07 2020 - 07 2021
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Assisting with golf day banquets
  • Set up and breakdowns of events.


Front Desk/Host

Cana Vineyard Guest House (Paarl South Africa)
10 2019 - 07 2020
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving concerns at the front desk.
  • Contributed to the success of hotel events and functions by working closely with banquet staff in ensuring seamless coordination between departments.
  • Maintained a welcoming environment by keeping the lobby clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary materials.
  • Assisted guests with booking reservations, ensuring accuracy and personalizing their stays according to preferences.
  • Promoted hotel amenities and services, resulting in increased usage of on-site facilities by guests.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.

Server/ Banquet Server

Oppie Stoep Restaurant ( At Klein Parys Winery)
03 2018 - 10 2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Wine Sales and Wine tastings
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Server and Cardroom Attendant

Boca West County Club
10 2013 - 05 2017
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.


  • Setting up the cardrooms
  • Organising tables for members
  • Setting up Food and Beverage counters(coffe,snacks,water,ect)
  • Enusring everyone is taken care of
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Closing Duties
  • Attended at special cardplay sessions

Education

L2 - Hospitality And Catering

Boland College Paarl
South Africa
07.2010

Skills

  • Garnishing
  • Food rotation
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Food presentation talent
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Portioning
  • Food safety
  • Plating
  • Frying
  • Sanitization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Self-Motivated
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Goal Orientated
  • Team Player
  • Positive Energy

Certification

  • ServSafe

Timeline

Line Cook (Sushi)

Beach House Pompano Beach
08.2025 - Current

L2 - Hospitality And Catering

Boland College Paarl

Linecook

Baresco
04 2023 - Current

Line cook

Beach House
03 2023 - 04 2023

Line Cook

The Beachcomber Resort
08 2022 - 03 2023

Line cook

Legends Tavern Bar and Grill
02 2022 - 08 2022

Sales Associate/Recieving

Burlington Coat Factory
10 2021 - 02 2022

Server/Banquet Server/ Events Co-Ordinator

Golfing goat (Paarl,South-Africa)
07 2020 - 07 2021

Front Desk/Host

Cana Vineyard Guest House (Paarl South Africa)
10 2019 - 07 2020

Server/ Banquet Server

Oppie Stoep Restaurant ( At Klein Parys Winery)
03 2018 - 10 2019

Server and Cardroom Attendant

Boca West County Club
10 2013 - 05 2017
Bernice Gonzalez