Yusuf Berryman
Hopewell,VA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep/Cook Operator
Dangelos
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
08.2016 - 09.2027
- Prepared meals for customers, ensuring quality and presentation met standards.\n Served as head chef in a fast-paced kitchen.\n While others did, stock shelves maintained cleanliness and served customers while I cooked
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and special dishes.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and ovens safely and efficiently.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and maintain quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver timely service during peak hours, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting needs to supervisors.
- Participated in training new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
Prep cook /Dishwasher
Dine n Crewe
Crewe, Virginia
11.2024 - 01.2025
- At this particular job, my job duties were to prep food\n For customers, if I had to cook, then I would also cook.\n If I had to serve, then I also served it all depend On who was working that day or if anybody called out also I had to wash dishes , clean tables and clean up everything at the end of the workday
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Assisted chefs with cooking techniques and food presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to meet meal preparation deadlines.
- Managed inventory by checking stock levels and rotating supplies.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food prep.
- Supported dishwashing efforts to maintain a clean kitchen environment.
Overnight Stocker
Restaurant Depot
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2004 - 09.2005
- Stocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks to ensure timely restocking.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move stock safely within the store.
- Organized warehouse inventory to maintain efficient product flow.
- Monitored product expiration dates to manage inventory effectively.
- Assisted team members in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with management on product placement for optimal visibility.
- At this particular work site overnight shift, third, shift, graveyard shift. We had to stock shelves.\n Using machinery in flatbeds.\n Alsoing hours clean making sure that items were in the right places. Cleanliness was very important to thisaurant because customers flooded in in the morning time
Prep Cook
Amos House
Providence, RI
07.2000 - 01.2002
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service in a high-volume kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Stocked pantry items and assisted with inventory management as needed.
- This particular job was volunteer nonprofitable organization where I also prepared food and cooked for the homeless and served plates to the homeless.This only occurred on the weekends and it was temporary
Education
GED
Providence, RISkills
- Meal planning
- Food safety compliance
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Meal presentation
- Kitchen equipment use
- Inventory management
Timeline
Prep cook /Dishwasher
Dine n Crewe
11.2024 - 01.2025
Prep/Cook Operator
Dangelos
08.2016 - 09.2027
Overnight Stocker
Restaurant Depot
01.2004 - 09.2005
Prep Cook
Amos House
07.2000 - 01.2002
GED