Gabriel F. Gardner
Douglasville
Summary
Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Skyline Bistro Restaurant
Cartersville
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse meals for guests and staff in a high-volume hospital kitchen.
- Managed inventory and food supplies to maintain freshness and quality standard
- Developed seasonal menus while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Chef
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Cook responsible for meal service.
- Responsible for certain dietary restrictions.
- I.e puree, mechanical and various food allergies.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to ensure compliance with health standards and guidelines.
- Managed kitchen staff to maintain efficient food preparation and service flow.
- Implemented safety protocols for food handling and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and hospital kitchen procedures.
Lead Prep Cook
Snap Kitchen
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Manage staff and the production of food service.
- Cook and prepare food to health code standards.
- Prep vegetables and sauces for daily deliveries.
- Managed a team of 7 prep cooks.
- Monitored food quality to guarantee consistency in taste and presentation across dishes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to sanitary regulations and company standards.
- Provided support to other team members during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with nutrition team to create balanced meal options for customers.
Lead Kitchen Cook
Rock Bottom Brewery
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Significant knowledge of wine and all other beverages.
- Prepared all main meals and side dishes requested by customers.
- Kept abreast of current culinary trends and techniques to enhance kitchen operations.
- Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients based on special dietary requirements.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
Head Cook/Shift Manager
Eli's Place for Steaks
02.2003 - 07.2013
- Ordered stock/supplies.
- Prep/prepared lunch and dinner main entrees.
- Food quality control.
- Waste control.
- Supervised a staff of 10 cooks and 15 wait staff/dish washers.
- Balance the cash register/safe.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of fresh ingredients daily.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and cooking techniques.
- Implemented kitchen protocols to enhance cleanliness and organization.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Hammond
03.1998 - 03.2003
- Supervised staff of 20 employees.
- Maintained customer surveys.
- Food quality.
- Waste control.
- Cash Control.
- Balance cash register/safe daily.
- Prepared daily deposit.
- Managed $10,000 bank daily.
- Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
- Assisted in resolving escalated customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Enforced safety standards throughout the store including proper use of equipment.
Education
ASC Degree -
Washburn Culinary School
Chicago, ILGeneral Education Degree -
Hammond Career Center
Hammond, INSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Cook
- Sanitation License
- Manager's Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certified
- Food preparation
Timeline
Chef
Skyline Bistro Restaurant
11.2024 - Current
Chef
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2024
Lead Prep Cook
Snap Kitchen
12.2015 - 02.2022
Lead Kitchen Cook
Rock Bottom Brewery
09.2013 - 11.2015
Head Cook/Shift Manager
Eli's Place for Steaks
02.2003 - 07.2013
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
03.1998 - 03.2003
ASC Degree -
Washburn Culinary School
General Education Degree -
Hammond Career Center