Gabriel Mercado
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Summary
Dedicated Chef skilled in menu creation and modification, cook and assistant supervision and cost control. Creative and artistic professional with 20 years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced restaurant. Advanced knowledge of pastry, culinary and baking techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
The Wharf Restaurant
Wildwood, NJ
05.2010 - 10.2023
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
Delivery Courier
Wildwood Linen Supply
Wildwood, NJ
05.1999 - 10.2017
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
- Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
- Reviewed and verified invoices and purchase requests to confirm accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
Skills
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Purchasing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Meal Preparation
- Dish preparation
- Pantry restocking
- Banquets and catering
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
The Wharf Restaurant
05.2010 - 10.2023
Delivery Courier
Wildwood Linen Supply
05.1999 - 10.2017
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