Gerson Garcia
Rockville
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sequoia, excelling in food preparation and kitchen sanitation. Proven ability to train and mentor staff, ensuring quality control and efficient workflow. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and time management skills, consistently delivering visually appealing dishes that exceed guest expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook, Banquet Cook
Sequoia
Georgetown
05.2019 - Current
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Sauté Cook
Circa at Foggy Bottom
Georgetown
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
- Trained and mentored new sauté cooks on proper cooking techniques, food safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers in order to maintain efficient workflow throughout the shift period.
Server
Guapos Restaurant
Fairfax
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Complejo Educativo San Juan
San Miguel, El Salvador11-2012
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen sanitation
- Employee training
- Quality control
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Sauté Cook
Circa at Foggy Bottom
05.2022 - 02.2025
Server
Guapos Restaurant
02.2021 - 05.2022
Line Cook, Banquet Cook
Sequoia
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Complejo Educativo San Juan