Bernadette McMath

3141 South 77th Street # 320

Milwaukee, WI 53219
Cell (773) 759-0157
Email: mcmath.b@yahoo.com
Objective To obtain entry-level employment preparing food and to continue my culinary
education under a talented restaurant chef

Education Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts) (anticipated 5/19); GPA 3.0
Subjects studied: culinary sanitation; intro to food service and
hospitality culinary math; sustainable food community; culinary science

Kennedy-King College, Chicago, IL

Associate Liberal Arts Degree Social Service Aide/Family Welfare

Skills Two decades of experience working in Chicago City and Federal

Organization skills. I have learned to work quickly, professionally, and according

to the instructions of my supervisor. Knowing the importance of supporting the
team, I make arriving to work on time, every day a priority. Most importantly, my
Passion for food and cooking could not be stronger. Additional skills relevant to
Food preparation that I possess include:

 Attention to detail
 Attention to workplace cleanliness
 Understanding of inventory control
 Customer-satisfaction mind-set
 Strong financial management ability
 Ability to learn quickly
Work History (Related to Culinary Arts)
Dietary Aide, University Hospital, Chicago IL (2000-2001)

 Worked as a team to prepare high quality, great tasting meals and served to
patients
 Insured proper food storage, cleanliness, safe food practices and adherence to
Illinois State Health Department standards.
 Fostered team work safety, and professionalism
 Review menus, production orders, and modified dietary needs to provide
patient with quality food that suited their Individual dietary need

Work History (Other Jobs Held)

Auxiliary Clerk, CGI Federal Inc. Chicago Passport Agency, Chicago, IL (2001-2016)
  Worked as a team to prepare high quality, great tasting meals and served to
patients
 Processed applicants information
 Printed acceptable passport books and cards
 Performed searches for customers passport applications as requested
 Performed quality control duties
 Proofread and checked customer’s information (i.e. birth certificate, driver’s
license, etc.)
 Scanned documents into Image Capture and Prism machine
 Maintained file system

Prevention Specialist Intake Clerk, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago IL (1995-

2000)
 Provided direct counseling services to families to help eliminate drug use in
public housing
 Verified client information regarding treatment and contacted treatment
centers to follow-up referral treatment
 Assisted with after-school youth programs (i.e. field trips, outings, etc.)
 Conducted counseling sessions
 Conducted prevention drug use workshops with students at Chicago Public
Schools
 Answered phone calls and assisted with customer inquiries
Recognitions
Vice President of Local Advisory Council, Chicago, IL (1995-2000)
Provided leadership, directions and assisted in helping Chicago Housing Authority
residents in need of community shelter, food pantry, and other resources, etc.

References Available upon request