Leonard Berry
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven national track record for enhancing meal preparation and customer service. Skilled in workflow optimization and complex problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality standards and customer satisfaction. Excelled in regulatory compliance and signature dish creation, contributing to repeat business and operational excellence. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with hibachi cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant quality, sales and rantings
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Chef
Qwick
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Line Cook
Country Kitchens LLC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Cashier
Jack in the Box
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Operated cash register for cash, and card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Education
High School Diploma
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06.2009
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Signature dish creation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Purchasing
- Meal Preparation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Payment Processing
- Customer Service
Certification
- California FOOD HANDLERS , 09/12/2023 -09/11/2026
Premier Food Safety
Timeline
Chef
McDonald's Fast Food Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
Chef
Qwick
01.2023 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Country Kitchens LLC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Jack in the Box
01.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma
Houston Community College
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