Nicolas Gootee
Viera,FL
Summary
Attentive Culinarian striving to achieve more knowledge and experience in the culinary world. Looking to join an energetic and compassionate team to provide outstanding hospitality services and increase the establishment's reputation with fast and attentive services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Prep Cook
28 North Gastropub & Scratch Kitchen
2250 Town Center Ave STE 101, Melbourne, FL 32940
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Kitchen/Line Cook
The Master's Golf Tournament at Augusta National
Augusta, Georgia
07.2019 - Current
- Once a year for 2 weeks I cook for the Augusta National's Master's Golf Tournament.
- My Job is to fill in where help is needed (Cold Side, Hot Side, Grill, Plating, Omelets, Carving, Prep, Line, etc.)
- The main area I work in caters the sponsors: IBM, Mercedes, AT&T, and Bank of America and all of their patrons, V.I.P.s, and CEOs.
Lead Cook & P.M. Kitchen Manager
Houston Lake Country Club
Augusta, Georgia
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Started in the Dish Pit and worked my way up, learning to run every station in the kitchen. (Dish Pit, Salads, Fryer, Grill, Sautee, Plating, Expo, Prep, Events, Baking, Action Station, Carving Station, Egg Station)
- Checking in Product Deliveries, Inventory and Organization
- Assigning Tasks and Managing Co-workers
Dish Pit & Delivery Driver
Big Picture Burgers
Macon, Georgia
10.2016 - 02.2017
- First job. Ran food deliveries and washed dishes in between
Education
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
Helms College
06.2019
High School -
Houston County High School
01.2016
Skills
- Leading & Following by Example
- Basic Computer Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation & Mise en place
Staying Calm Under Pressure
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Food storage
Contact Availability
Available for contact: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 2pm est - 11pm est
Accomplishments
- Serv Safe Certified
- Received the Master's Culinary Team Jacket for 2020, 2023, & 2024.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Line Cook/Prep Cook
28 North Gastropub & Scratch Kitchen
07.2024 - Current
Kitchen/Line Cook
The Master's Golf Tournament at Augusta National
07.2019 - Current
Lead Cook & P.M. Kitchen Manager
Houston Lake Country Club
10.2018 - 07.2024
Dish Pit & Delivery Driver
Big Picture Burgers
10.2016 - 02.2017
High School -
Houston County High School
Associate's Degree - Culinary Arts
Helms College