1. Benjamin Reser
434 Fair Street
P etaluma, California, 94952
(707) 495-1687
benreser@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Deep Creek Fishing Club Ninilchik, AL
Private Chef Apr 2015 – Oct 2015
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Specialize in preparing fancy dishes and/or food for special diets.
Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
Hilltop 1892 Novato, CA
Sous Chef Oct 2013 – Dec 2014
Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus , taking into account such factors as
seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
Odalisque Cafe San Rafael, CA
Chef de Cuisine Jan 2012 – Sep 2013
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food
is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical us e of food and timely preparation.
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
El Paseo Mill Valley, CA
lead cook Jul 2010 – Nov 2011
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen
utensils and equipment.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting,
smelling, or piercing themwith utensils.
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
Central Market Petaluma, CA
Cook Aug 2008 – May 2010
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rus h periods.
Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
Bake breads, rolls , cakes, and pastries.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Bake, roast, broil, and steammeats , fish, vegetables, and other foods.
EDUCATION
SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE Petaluma, CA
Computer Science Candidate, Expected graduation, Jan 2017
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
ServSafe certified
Experience with Microsoft Office- Word and Excel
Excellent communication skills and customer service
80 WPM
434 Fair Street P etaluma, California, 94952 (707) 495-1687 benreser@gmail.com