John Berardi

Part Time assistant chef in a catering setting. Prepared food according to existing recipes and helped to create a new BBQ menu.

Maintained a high quality of food standard for travelling catering business. Some pastry work as needed.

• Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for catering events, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborated with chefs to develop new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and variety.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations, promoting a safe cooking environment.
• Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying management of low stock levels.

Chef in a hospital cafe prepared food serving doctors and staff. Prepared foods consistently in compliance with recipes and other hospital guidelines. Managed kitchen staff maintained inventory and filled orders for food items. maintained high food quality standards.

• Assisted in meal preparation and presentation, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines.
• Supported nutrition staff by preparing and serving meals according to established menus.

• Prepared diverse menu items efficiently.
• Operated grill, fryer, and stovetop to meet customer orders promptly.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health standards.
• Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
• Reduced costs by using seasonal and local ingredients
• Set portion standards
• Maintained high quality of food items

• Assisted in daily production of baked goods, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Operated commercial baking equipment efficiently, maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness.
• Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and assisting with replenishment orders.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow, enhancing overall productivity in the bakery.
• Interacted with customers in regard to suggestions and retained customer loyalty by providing excellent service