Alex Lara
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management, possessing excellent cooking skills, 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. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area
02.2024 - Current
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
Cook
Paradise Food And Bar
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Cook
Simon Parrilla Bar & Grill
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Gastronomy
Uniagustiniana
Colombia11.2019
Associate of Arts - Gastronomy Degree
Uniagustiniana
Colombia08.2018
Skills
- Dish Preparation
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Ingredient Selection
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Product Rotations
- New Recipe Creation
- Plating and Presentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Safety
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Cook
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Area
02.2024 - Current
Cook
Paradise Food And Bar
02.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Simon Parrilla Bar & Grill
07.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Gastronomy
Uniagustiniana
Associate of Arts - Gastronomy Degree
Uniagustiniana
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