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, FL02.2019
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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