Erik Gardner
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista Shift Supervisor
Bluestone Lane Coffee
San Francisco, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations related to food handling practices.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Supervised and trained new baristas on all aspects of the job, including beverage preparation techniques, customer service protocols, cash handling procedures, and safety regulations.
Senior Cook
Bon Apetit
San Mateo, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained food preparation areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition.
- Supervised kitchen staff on the proper use of kitchen equipment and safety procedures.
- Assisted in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory levels and tracking costs.
- Ensured all dishes were prepared correctly with attention to presentation quality.
- Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, recipes and sanitation procedures.
Barista
ISS Facility Services
Foster City, CA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
Line Cook
Nordstrom
San Mateo, CA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Prep Cook
Srg Management Firm
San Francisco, CA
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galileo High School
San Francisco, CA05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - English
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASome College (No Degree) - General Education
De Anza College
Cupertino, CASkills
- Plating techniques
- Knife Skills
- Food presentation
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
- Reading
- Writing
- Hiking
Certification
- Servsafe
- Food Handlers Certification
Timeline
Barista Shift Supervisor
Bluestone Lane Coffee
09.2024 - Current
Senior Cook
Bon Apetit
08.2023 - 04.2024
Barista
ISS Facility Services
02.2023 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Nordstrom
06.2022 - 02.2023
Prep Cook
Srg Management Firm
11.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Galileo High School
Some College (No Degree) - English
San Jose State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
De Anza College
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