Alfred Hope
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
North Italia Restaurant
Atlanta, Ga
06.2021 - Current
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Sous Chef
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
Dunwoody, GA
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Pizza Chef
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
Atlanta,Ga
05.2014 - 10.2017
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Line Cook
Ormsby's
1170 Howell Mill Rd Ste Atlanta, Ga 30318
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO02.2022
Skills
- Team Coordination
- Ingredients Measuring
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Time Management
- Recipe Creation
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Cleaning and Organization
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
North Italia Restaurant
06.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
10.2017 - 03.2020
Pizza Chef
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
05.2014 - 10.2017
Line Cook
Ormsby's
01.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts