Nicholas Berndt
Litchfield
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Production II
St. Johns University
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
Sammy's Pizza of Cloquet
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Lead Cook
Centracare Health - Chateau Waters
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Automation And Robotics
Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN06-2019
Skills
- Planning
- Verbal communication
- Quality assurance
- Decision-making
Timeline
Food Production II
St. Johns University
03.2025 - Current
Cook
Sammy's Pizza of Cloquet
11.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Cook
Centracare Health - Chateau Waters
05.2023 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Automation And Robotics
Ridgewater College