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Gary Hancart
High Bridge,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a history and desire of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company goals.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service WorkerBranchburg Township, NJ
Food Service Worker
01.2013 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to optimize cost controls.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
Saker ShopRites Inc.Somerville, NJ
Assistant Manager/Manager
04.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
American Food and Vending/Dining Creations Mahwah, NJ
Sous Chef
01.2018 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Education
Raritan Valley Community CollegeRaritan, NJ
Associate of Arts
05.2013
Haute Ecole Louvain En HainautBelgium
Associate of Science
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Team Oriented
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- ServSafe Certification
- Heavy Lifting Capacity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Food and Safety Standards
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Working Quickly
- Quick Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Quality Control
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Flexible Schedule
- Multitasking
- Plating and Presentation
- Inventory Control
- Schedule Management
- Food Assembly
- Cooking Procedures
- High-Volume Dining
- Team Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Administration and Reporting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Cost Control
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Budget Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Manager/Manager
Saker ShopRites Inc.
04.2023 - 04.2023
Sous Chef
American Food and Vending/Dining Creations
01.2018 - 02.2023
Food Service Worker
Food Service Worker
01.2013 - 11.2023
Raritan Valley Community College
Associate of Arts
Haute Ecole Louvain En Hainaut
Associate of Science
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