Bernie Canotal
***.***********@*****.*** **** Palm St. San Diego, CA 92104
Objective
Experienced Line cook seeking a position in a growth oriented
company where I can utilize my skills and professional
experience, learn and develop new skills and help me realize my
ultimate goal of becoming a well qualified cook and eventually a
chef, and benefit not only on me, but my employer as well.
Skills & Qualifications
-Extensive knowledge of professional cooking and knife skills.
-Current Food Handlers Certification card and SERVE SAFE
certified.
-Basic knowledge on safety, sanitation and proper food handling
procedures.
-Experienced, detail oriented, self-motivator, and a team
player.
-Extensive knowledge on food and plate presentation.
Professional Experience
All American Grill
Garde Manger Chef
San Diego, Ca 2009-2009
-Prepared all M.E.P for Garde manger and line stations.
-Prepared and cooked top quality hamburgers, steaks and wood
fire pizzas.
-Assisted Executive Chef Tim Nuy with inventory, food cost and
daily menu planning.
-Assisted Pastry chef with desserts.
El Bizcocho
Garde Manger/Line Cook
San Diego, Ca 2008-2009
-Apprentice and assisted as a Line cook for Award winning chef
Steve Rojas.
-Prepared M.E.P. for Garde manger stations.
-Prepared galantines, terrines, dressing, vinaigrettes, and hors
d'oeuvres.
-Cooked on the line for high-volume kitchen with exception
quality emphasizing fine details, and proper plate presentation.
Xen Caf and Bistro
Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
San Diego, Ca 2004-2007
-Prepared all M.E.P for pasta and Garde Manger stations.
-Manage inventory and food cost.
-Overseer of ordering food product from local vendors.
-Command kitchen for Sunday brunch.
Education
San Diego Culinary Institute, San Diego, Ca- Culinary Arts -
2008
Southwestern CC, Chula Vista, Ca - 2003