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Robert Kaiser

Lemont,IL

Summary

Creative Culinary Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, food safety regulations, and inventory management. Excel in time management, team collaboration, and adaptability to fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beer Consultant

Binnys Beverage Depot
Joliet, IL
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Order beer using multiple vendors for store inventory.
  • Create shelf tags and sales tags for beer department.
  • Organize tastings for customers.
  • Work with beer reps from Chicago craft breweries.
  • Assist customers in picking beer for daily and special events.

Grill Cook

Petes Fresh Market
Wheaton, IL
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
  • Prepared a variety of foods including salads, sandwiches and entrees using established recipes.
  • Made sure that all orders were filled in an accurate and timely manner.

Meat Department Associate

Meijer
Bollingbrook, IL
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Operated slicers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare meat for sale.
  • Provided customers with accurate product information and advice on selection and preparation of meats.
  • Rotated stock in accordance with food safety regulations to ensure product freshness.
  • Completed daily inventory tasks such as checking temperatures, weighing, and labeling items.

BBQ Cook

Grill Masters
Clovis, CA
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepared a variety of meats, vegetables, sauces and other items for barbecuing according to recipes.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items with creative ideas.
  • Operated a variety of kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills and slicers.

Meat Cutter

The Meat Market
Clovis, CA
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Cut, trimmed, boned and ground beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry for sale in the retail market.
  • Operated a variety of meat cutting machines such as saws, slicers, grinders and tenderizers.
  • Weighed meats for sale at the service counter or pre-packaged for sale in the retail market.
  • Cleaned work areas including counters, floors, walls and equipment using safe sanitizing solutions.

Meat Department Associate

Chipains
Lemont, IL
05.2015 - 02.2018
  • Operated slicers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare meat for sale.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to departmental guidelines.
  • Provided customers with accurate product information and advice on selection and preparation of meats.
  • Completed daily inventory tasks such as checking temperatures, weighing, and labeling items.

Education

Bartenders Certificate - Bartending

Professional Bartenders School
Chicago, IL
06-1998

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic - Aviation

American Airlines Maintenance Academy
Chicago, IL
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Carl Sandburg
Orland Park, IL
06-1990

Skills

  • Craft & Import Beer Connoisseur for 34 years
  • Over 20 years experience in Kitchen, Butcher Shop, Bar & Beer Industry
  • Excellent palate in tasting and describing flavors and taste of food and beverages
  • World Traveler I have been in 12 countries and 3 continents and lived in Europe learning food cultures and cooking techniques while developing my love of food
  • Leader and very confident in what I do

Certification

  • Food Handler Certificate
  • TIPS Alcohol On- Premise Certificate
  • Professional Bartenders Certificate

Timeline

Beer Consultant

Binnys Beverage Depot
04.2023 - 11.2024

Grill Cook

Petes Fresh Market
08.2022 - 01.2023

Meat Department Associate

Meijer
10.2019 - 07.2021

BBQ Cook

Grill Masters
04.2019 - 10.2019

Meat Cutter

The Meat Market
04.2018 - 04.2019

Meat Department Associate

Chipains
05.2015 - 02.2018

Bartenders Certificate - Bartending

Professional Bartenders School

Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic - Aviation

American Airlines Maintenance Academy

High School Diploma -

Carl Sandburg

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