Alejandro Garcia
Union City,N.J.
Summary
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Short Hills Hilton
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary skills and techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Supported the Sous Chef,Chef on Banquet parties of 200 to 500 people on private events,weddings,sweet 16's,all kind of sport teams local,nacional and international. Depending of events.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Pizza maker
Pizza 46
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, sandwiches, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time
- Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time
- Cut, slice, making dough or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
cook, saute, grill, garde manger
Liberty House
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Prepare relishes, carving meats and hors d'oeuvres on private events like weddings or fundraisings
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Cook, grill, saute
Cubana Social
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Check the quantity and quality of received products
- Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
Cook, pizza man
Restaurant Marketing Associate
02.2002 - 12.2011
- Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries
- Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events
- Fill in extra hours on the others establishments like the NJPAC in Newark for private events or on a regular business hours
- Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods on different stations.
Cook, grill, saute
Cervino's (former Player's Steak House) at the Embassy Suites Hotel
02.1999 - 04.2008
- Coordinate menus for conferences, meetings, or special events, such as breakfast, luncheons, or graduation ceremonies a la carte or buffet
- Supervising all food stations for buffet events
- Cook healthy menus for professional Hockey and Basketball teams according to their needs as athletes
- Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Education
High School Diploma -
COBAO
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Short Hills Hilton
06.2018 - 05.2024
Pizza maker
Pizza 46
08.2015 - 05.2017
cook, saute, grill, garde manger
Liberty House
11.2012 - 07.2015
Cook, grill, saute
Cubana Social
10.2009 - 11.2012
Cook, pizza man
Restaurant Marketing Associate
02.2002 - 12.2011
Cook, grill, saute
Cervino's (former Player's Steak House) at the Embassy Suites Hotel
02.1999 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
COBAO
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