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James Berg

Seattle,WA

Summary

Offering solid foundation in culinary arts and food preparation, eager to develop and grow within professional kitchen environment. Understanding of food safety regulations and commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Reliable and results-driven, always focused on delivering high-quality dishes and exceeding expectations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Fry Cook

Communion
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Washing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, breading, and preparing food for frying.
  • Cooking food items to order, monitoring frying temperatures, and ensuring food is cooked to proper doneness.
  • Keeping the fry station and surrounding areas clean and organized, and managing inventory.
  • Helping with grilling, prep work, or other duties assigned by the kitchen manager.
  • Adhering to food safety standards, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.

Chef De Tournant

Canon
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Covering for chefs de partie or other cooks on their days off or during peak hours.
  • Providing support to different stations as needed, including grilling, sautéing, preparing cold dishes, and desserts.
  • Ensuring mise en place is complete for various stations, including chopping, measuring, and organizing ingredients.
  • Preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, soups, and desserts according to recipes and quality standards.
  • Ensuring workstations are clean and adhere to hygiene and safety standards.
  • Sharing knowledge, demonstrating techniques, and assisting in skill development.
  • Working with the executive chef and sous chef to ensure efficient workflow and address operational challenges.
  • Monitoring food inventory and ordering supplies when needed.
  • Following food safety protocols and maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation.
  • Handling requests for special meals or substitutes.
  • Keeping accurate records of food preparation and storage.
  • Informing staff about menu specials and out-of-stock items.

Barback

Rocco's
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Keeping bottles, mixers, and other essentials in stock.
  • Ensuring garnishes are fresh and ice levels are adequate.
  • Switching out empty kegs with full ones.
  • Ensuring glasses are clean and ready for use.
  • Keeping surfaces, counters, and floors clean.
  • Keeping the bar area free of waste.
  • Helping bartenders with tasks like pouring, shaking, or mixing.
  • Assisting bartenders during busy periods with entering orders.
  • Answering customer questions and directing them to bartenders when necessary.
  • Keeping track of stock levels and notifying management when supplies are running low.
  • Setting up and breaking down the bar.

Education

High School Diploma -

Juanita High School
Kirkland, WA
06.2009

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Fry Cook

Communion
11.2024 - 04.2025

Chef De Tournant

Canon
08.2023 - 07.2024

Barback

Rocco's
06.2022 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Juanita High School

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