Bernard Gearlds
Chicago, IL **636
**************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills, detail oriented and able to learn new task quickly and effectively.
•Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
•Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management
•Prepared a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items
•Assumed %100 responsibility for quality of products served
•Completed consistently with standard portion sizes and cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
•Stocked and maintained sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
•Maintained a clean sanitary work station are including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sautéing burners, convention oven, flat top range and refrigerator equipment
•Prepared items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and marinating
•Followed proper plate presentation and garnish set for all dishes
•Handled, stored and rotated all products, properly tracked and reported and food wastage
•Assisted in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Work History
Kroll's Restaurant
Line Cook
2015-2017
Soffina Restaurant
Lead Cook
2010-2015
Poag Mahones
Line Cook
2007-2010
University of Wisconsin Madison
Hospital
2000-2007
Education
Dunbar High School Diploma
Serve Safe Certification
Evacuation Competent person for
certificate from Health Safety Training