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Gerald Tate

Fresno,CA

Summary

Experienced with dough preparation, topping application, and oven management. Utilizes these skills to create consistently delicious and visually appealing pizzas. Knowledge of maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety protocols ensures high standard of service. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Maker

Round Table Pizza, Inc
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.

Pizza Maker

Round Table Pizza, Inc
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.

Prep Cook

Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Team Member

Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Food Production Worker

Randstad
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assembled and packaged food items securely to meet company standards.
  • Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
  • Complied with food storage and handling procedures for safe, hygienic operations.
  • Increased safety standards by following proper sanitation procedures and wearing appropriate protective gear.

Pallet Sorter

Marshalls & HomeGoods
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Implemented color-coding system in the warehouse, streamlining the identification of different types of pallets for faster sorting.
  • Expedited order processing by swiftly sorting incoming pallets and allocating them to appropriate storage locations.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on forklifts and other equipment used in pallet handling, reporting any issues immediately to management for prompt resolution.
  • Provided training support for new hires on proper techniques and best practices used in effective pallet sorting operations.

Janitorial Assistant

ILP
06.2014 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced cleanliness by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming tasks.
  • Improved overall appearance of the facility with thorough dusting and polishing procedures.
  • Maintained a healthy environment by disinfecting surfaces and removing trash daily.
  • Promoted safety by promptly addressing spills and other potential hazards.

Education

No Degree - Culinary/Music

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
06-2029

High School Diploma -

Madera
Fresno, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Multitasking
  • Frying
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Food safety
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Pizza Maker

Round Table Pizza, Inc
12.2024 - 02.2025

Pizza Maker

Round Table Pizza, Inc
05.2024 - 11.2024

Prep Cook

Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite
11.2023 - 04.2024

Team Member

Jack in the Box
06.2021 - 09.2023

Food Production Worker

Randstad
08.2019 - 03.2021

Pallet Sorter

Marshalls & HomeGoods
09.2018 - 06.2019

Janitorial Assistant

ILP
06.2014 - 08.2018

No Degree - Culinary/Music

Fresno City College

High School Diploma -

Madera