JAMES GERSIE
rockaway park
Summary
Many years of experience cooking in a wide variety of restaurants. Knowledgeable in all food safety practices and DOH compliance.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cca
USPS
Far Rockaway, NY
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Sous Chef
Tap That
Rockaway Park, New York
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained clean and sanitary kitchen environment by following proper cleaning procedures.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, mixing, and measuring according to recipe requirements.
- Assisted head chef in creating menu items, recipes, and developing dishes.
- Brought new employees up to standards with training, mentoring and motivation.
- Prepared and cooked foods of all types on regular basis or for special guests and functions.
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Rockaway Tiki Bar
Arverne, NY
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Produced excellent food quality and presentation within target timeframes.
- Prepared fresh ingredients to meet anticipated service demand.
- Used knife skills for consistently high standard chopping.
Lead Line Cook
Faun
Brooklyn, NY
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Kept kitchen in complete compliance with health, sanitation and food safety requirements.
- Helped chef and sous chef, carried out orders and monitored performance of kitchen staff.
- Prepared food according to strict specifications using ideal cooking techniques and ingredients.
- Ordered all necessary inventory on a weekly basis
Jr. Sous Chef
Vinegar Hill House
Brooklyn, NY
10.2009 - 03.2015
- Participated and led daily pre-shift meetings to discuss shift related issues and provide staff with necessary information.
- Worked with chef-partner to coach and counsel employees, promoting high-performance standards.
- Supervised food preparation and production, maximizing productivity and minimizing waste.
Education
High School -
Beach Channel High School
Rockaway Park, NY06-2008
Skills
- Handmade Pasta
- Knife Skills
- Fine Dining
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
Food Handling License
Timeline
Cca
USPS
03.2025 - 01.2026
Sous Chef
Tap That
08.2023 - 11.2024
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Rockaway Tiki Bar
10.2020 - 08.2023
Lead Line Cook
Faun
10.2017 - 03.2020
Jr. Sous Chef
Vinegar Hill House
10.2009 - 03.2015
High School -
Beach Channel High School