Cameron Berger
Culinary Student
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Dog And Duck Summerville
Summerville, SC
09.2020 - 08.2021
- 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.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Line Cook
Off The Chain Sandwich Shoppe
Summerville, SC
08.2019 - 08.2020
- 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.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
Line Cook
Legend Oaks Golf Club
Summerville, SC
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
Summerville, SC 05.2016 - 05.2020
No Degree -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 08.2019 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Communication Skills
Problem Solving Abilities
Kitchen sanitation
Food rotation
Knife Skills
Accomplishments
Runner up in Food Networks "Chopped Junior"
Certification
ServSafe
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
01.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Dog And Duck Summerville
09.2020 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Off The Chain Sandwich Shoppe
08.2019 - 08.2020
No Degree -
Trident Technical College
08.2019 - 05.2020
ServSafe
05-2019
Line Cook
Legend Oaks Golf Club
05.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
05.2016 - 05.2020