Alec Adams
Bullard,TX
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Jimmy's Egg
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
QA
Chili's Grill & Bar
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Line Cook & QA
Jimmy's Egg
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Warehouse Worker
Fastenal
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Server
Chili's Bar & Grill
05.2013 - 06.2019
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with systems to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School
Lodi, CA05.2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Menu Item Memorization
- Special Events and Catering
- Dining Customer Service
- Back of House Operations
- Grill Operation
- Microsoft Excel
- Crating Shipments
- Loading and Unloading
- Update Accounts
- Flatbed/Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Operations
Timeline
Line Cook
Jimmy's Egg
08.2022 - Current
QA
Chili's Grill & Bar
08.2021 - 07.2022
Line Cook & QA
Jimmy's Egg
04.2020 - 07.2021
Warehouse Worker
Fastenal
06.2019 - 06.2021
Server
Chili's Bar & Grill
05.2013 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Lodi High School