Adrieana Harrell
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
First Watch
Vestavia, AL
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Prepare high-volume meals, ensuring quality and freshness; enhance meal quality and efficiency
- Communicate with staff for seamless operations; maintain perfect health inspection scores
- Mentor junior staff, improving culinary performance; manage inventory with FIFO for freshness
- Analyze food costs, implement strategies for improvement; drive profitability through cost control
- Streamlined kitchen operations, enhancing meal quality while reducing waste
- Introduced data-driven methods to enhance efficiency and increase profits.
- Fostered seamless teamwork across kitchen stations, ensuring timely meal delivery
- Mentored junior staff, elevating overall culinary performance
- Meticulously managed inventory using FIFO, guaranteeing ingredient freshness
- Consistently upheld rigorous food safety standards, maintaining excellent health scores
- Conducted thorough analysis of kitchen processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions
- Drove measurable improvements in meal preparation time and quality
- Optimized kitchen workflow, reducing meal prep time while maintaining quality
- Implemented cost-control strategies, driving profitability and minimizing waste
- Pioneered data-driven strategies to streamline operations, enhancing meal quality and customer satisfaction
- Introduced creative solutions to optimize resource utilization
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared dishes adhering to menu standards and recipes, ensuring customer safety and satisfaction
- Executed diverse cooking techniques, enhancing culinary skills and kitchen efficiency
- Supported advanced cuisine preparation, contributing to a dynamic and innovative kitchen environment
- Mastered diverse cooking techniques, enhancing culinary skills across multiple stations and contributing to efficient kitchen operations and customer satisfaction
- Meticulously prepared ingredients and executed precise cooking methods, consistently delivering visually appealing and high-quality dishes to meet Disney standards
- Optimized food preparation processes, reducing waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency while maintaining Disney's high culinary standards
- Implemented rigorous food safety protocols, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards and contributing to Walt Disney World's stellar health inspection record
- Synergized with head chefs to maintain optimal food quality, enhancing guest experience through consistent excellence in dish preparation
- Crafted diverse culinary creations, ensuring adherence to Disney's exacting standards while optimizing preparation processes for enhanced efficiency
- Streamlined ingredient preparation methods, reducing waste and improving kitchen productivity while upholding Disney's high-quality culinary standards
- Implemented stringent food safety protocols, ensuring impeccable hygiene standards and supporting Walt Disney World's exemplary health inspection record
Customer Service Representative
Datalot
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed calls, qualified leads, transferred to agents, improved satisfaction, boosted conversions
- Efficiently managed high-volume customer interactions, qualifying leads and addressing inquiries to boost conversion rates for insurance products
- Analyzed customer needs through targeted questioning, ensuring accurate pre-qualification and seamless transfer to specialized insurance agents
- Provided empathetic customer support, resolving concerns and building trust to facilitate smooth transitions in the insurance acquisition process
- Coordinated with insurance agents to optimize lead quality, enhancing overall team performance and customer satisfaction rates
- Maintained meticulous records of customer interactions, contributing to data-driven improvements in call handling and lead qualification processes
- Streamlined lead qualification process, enhancing conversion rates for insurance products while managing high-volume customer interactions efficiently
Assistant Pastry Chef
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Orlando, FL
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Supported pastry chef in crafting cakes, ensuring quality and consistency across all products
- Maintained cleanliness and efficiency of baking stations, enhancing operational effectiveness
- Prepared desserts and garnishes for daily service, contributing to customer satisfaction
- Ensured adherence to recipes and presentation standards, upholding brand reputation
- Collaborated with Pastry Chef to craft diverse cake sizes, ensuring product consistency through adherence to recipes and design standards
- Optimized baking station efficiency through rigorous cleanliness and sanitization practices, enhancing overall kitchen productivity
- Fostered seamless teamwork in fast-paced bakery environment, contributing to consistent, high-quality product delivery
- Streamlined inventory management process, reducing waste and optimizing supply levels for improved cost-efficiency and product availability
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures, ensuring consistent taste, texture, and appearance across all cake varieties
- Fostered strong team dynamics in high-pressure bakery environment, enhancing productivity and maintaining product excellence
Line Cook
Compass Group
Birmingham, AL
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared meals adhering to recipes, ensuring consistent quality and taste
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness post-service, ensuring hygiene standards
- Managed food storage, ensuring compliance with safety protocols
- Streamlined food service operations, reducing waste and improving customer satisfaction through efficient meal planning and execution
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to maintain smooth workflow, ensuring timely meal service and fostering a positive team atmosphere
- Proposed and implemented cost-effective menu modifications, balancing nutritional value with budget constraints while meeting diverse dietary needs
- Mentored new team members on food handling procedures and customer service best practices, contributing to improved overall performance
- Fostered positive team atmosphere by coordinating with kitchen staff, ensuring timely meal service and smooth workflow
- Maintained rigorous adherence to food safety protocols and hygiene standards, ensuring consistent quality in meal preparation and kitchen cleanliness
Armed Security Supervisor
US Security Associates
Birmingham, AL
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Led15 armed guards in monitoring and reporting, enhancing security measures
- Conducted patrols to identify and address security irregularities promptly
- Developed staff schedules and processed weekly payroll efficiently
- Facilitated clear communication with headquarters for strategic alignment
- Led armed security team, ensuring campus safety through strategic patrols and incident reporting
- Managed staff schedules and payroll, maintaining operational efficiency
- Streamlined campus security protocols, reducing response times and enhancing overall safety measures
- Implemented effective communication channels with headquarters
- Meticulously managed daily campus opening and closing procedures, ensuring adherence to strict security protocols and maintaining a secure environment
- Fostered a cohesive security team through effective leadership, regular training sessions, and open communication, resulting in improved performance and morale
- Directed armed security team, ensuring campus safety through strategic patrols and incident reporting
- Streamlined protocols, reducing response times
- Revamped security measures, enhancing overall campus safety
- Developed efficient reporting systems for prompt identification of irregularities
- Meticulously oversaw daily campus opening and closing procedures, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols and maintaining a secure environment
Stock Control Clerk
U.S. Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Managed $80 million equipment inventory, ensuring precise material control and accounting for enhanced operational efficiency in U.S
- Army supply chain
- Efficiently processed and organized incoming supplies for optimal storage
- Streamlined data collection processes, improving maintenance efficiency
- Managed inventory and supply records ensuring accuracy in material control and accounting processes for enhanced operational efficiency
- Streamlined supply chain operations by optimizing receiving, sorting, and storage processes, leading to improved inventory turnover rates
- Meticulously verified received quantities against purchase documents, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining high-quality control standards
- Implemented a standardized system for maintenance data collection, enhancing decision-making processes and equipment reliability
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless supply operations, contributing to overall mission readiness and effectiveness
- Optimized inventory management through data-driven analysis, resulting in improved stock control efficiency and reduced waste for the U.S
- Army
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures in receiving and sorting, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring accurate inventory records
- Developed and executed a standardized maintenance data collection system, boosting equipment reliability and operational readiness
- Fostered cross-functional teamwork to align supply operations with mission objectives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness
- Implemented standardized maintenance data collection system, boosting equipment reliability and operational readiness for U.S
- Army units
Education
Pastry Arts
Virginia College of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2019
Culinary Arts
Virginia College of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04.2018
AS - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL09.2014
Skills
- Communication
- Food preparation
- Leadership
- Kitchen organization
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Grilling
- Food waste reduction
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce making
- Culinary creativity
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Fine dining
- Pastry making
- Cake decorating expertise
- Ingredient knowledge
- High volume production capability
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Sauteing
Awards
- 2 Army Achievement Medals
- Army Good Conduct Medal
Certification
- ServSafe Management
- ServSafe Alcohol
- ServSafe Allergen
Timeline
Cook
First Watch
10.2021 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Walt Disney World
05.2020 - 10.2021
Customer Service Representative
Datalot
10.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Pastry Chef
Nothing Bundt Cakes
06.2018 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Compass Group
09.2017 - 05.2018
Armed Security Supervisor
US Security Associates
01.2016 - 07.2016
Stock Control Clerk
U.S. Army
10.2011 - 12.2015
Pastry Arts
Virginia College of Birmingham
Culinary Arts
Virginia College of Birmingham
AS - Criminal Justice
American InterContinental University