Alex Bell
Brownsville,PA
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. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Sous Chef
CRAWDADDYS RESTAURANT
Harrisburg, PA
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Worked under head cooks or chefs and oversaw chain of food preparation work done by line cooks
- Prepared soups, salads, and sauces,
- Assist head cook or chef in preparing on average of 150 and 250 meals and ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
West Des Moines, IA
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintains clean kitchen
- Properly washes soiled dishes,
- Preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter
- Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
- Maintains clean / dry floors throughout shift.
- Properly washes, stacks, and stores China, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
- For every 100 meals served, generated approximately 35 racks of dishes to be washed.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals
McDonalds Crew Member
McDonald's
Des Moines, IA
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Provide excellent customer service
- Prepare, wrap, and package sandwiches and other items carefully and efficiently
- Hand out orders to customers through window
- Double check customer's orders are accurate
- Assist with other stations
- Maintain clean and tidy workspace
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Increased sales by 10 percent
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2026
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.2014
High school Diploma - General Studies
Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA05.2011
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Cooking
- Banquet Experience
- Food Production
- Restaurant experience
- Food Safety
Certification
May 2019 to Present
ServSafe
Food Handler Certification
Affiliations
January 2022 to Present
Rainbow Alliance
January 2022 to Present
California University Television Association (CUTV)
January 2022 to Present
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Full results: Completed , Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field. Groups Black Student Union
Timeline
Line Cook/Sous Chef
CRAWDADDYS RESTAURANT
05.2015 - 03.2020
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Carrabba's Italian Grill
05.2012 - 03.2014
McDonalds Crew Member
McDonald's
04.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
High school Diploma - General Studies
Lincoln High School
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