Cameron Gilbert
Effingham
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Chef with a proven track record in excelling in food preparation and multitasking. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through streamlined processes, effective communication and culinary understanding. Recognized for exceptional knife skills and a keen attention to detail. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Windsor's Pub
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Cook
Windsor's Pub
08.2019 - 03.2024
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Developed weekly specials using both in-house ingredients and special order ingredients
Cook
Friday's Restaurant
06.2017 - 08.2019
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2017
Restaurant Operations And Management
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2017
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food preparation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Exceptional Knife skills and maintenance
- Culinary Common Sense
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Windsor's Pub
03.2024 - 08.2025
Cook
Windsor's Pub
08.2019 - 03.2024
Cook
Friday's Restaurant
06.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kaskaskia College
Restaurant Operations And Management
Kaskaskia College
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