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Alec Herr

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Highly-passionate cook/manager with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional attitude. My strongest quality is working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Fish Monger

Captain Clay And Sons Fish Market
Delray Beach, FL
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Filleted thousands of locally caught fish from Jupiter, FL to the Keys, as well as enhanced my knife skills to present quality, display case, worthy filets.
  • Suggested ways to the customer on how to best prepare/cook tens of different species of fish most suitable to their liking.
  • Ensured there was no cross contamination with shellfish and fish
  • Catered to Kosher
  • Made sure everything was washed and sanitized throughout the day/closing

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Burrito Social
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2022 - 05.2023
  • Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to assure quality control of food being served.
  • Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance to weekly specials.
  • Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage a good team work ethic.
  • Enhanced team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
  • Implemented surface and equipment cleaning schedules to keep standards up to par with cleanliness to ensure that always everyone will work in a sanitized kitchen.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
  • Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
  • Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean cutting surfaces, remove dishes, present food properly and cook with passion.
  • Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, and bring additional ideas from our customers.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
  • Maintained budgeted food costs using tools within inventory management system.

Sous Chef

Corvina Seafood Grill
Boca Raton, FL
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Incharge of all dessert production (all desserts were made in house).
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Manufactured all types of seafood from locally caught fish to shellfish species such as lobster, crabs, oysters etc.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
  • Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
  • Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
  • Prepped/portioned vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boca Raton Community High School
Boca Raton, FL
02.2019

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Portioning Understanding
  • Customer Service
  • Staff Supervision
  • Food Management
  • Kitchen Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Quality Assurance
  • Budget Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Cost Control
  • Back of House Management
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Training and Onboarding
  • Being on time
  • Recipe Development
  • Food Plating
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Catering Understanding
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Precision Measuring
  • Glazing and Icing Application
  • Cake Decorating
  • Quality Control
  • Professionalism
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Sous Chef

Corvina Seafood Grill
05.2023 - 03.2024

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Burrito Social
03.2022 - 05.2023

Fish Monger

Captain Clay And Sons Fish Market
01.2020 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Boca Raton Community High School

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