Alex Laubenthal
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked and organized area to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and communication with co-workers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cook
Iowa Lakes Community College
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following food safety guidelines and proper equipment usage.
- Developed excellent knife skills for efficient food preparation while upholding safety standards within the kitchen environment.
- Served attractive, appetizing meals and deployed proven tasting techniques to confirm quality, taste and palatability prior to service.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Line Cook
Snappers and Parks Boat Club
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with accuracy.
- 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 to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Rental Worker
Five Island Properties LLC and JACO INC.
01.2017 - Current
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Cleaned and straightened work area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Painting
Back of House Team Member
Pizza Ranch Buffet
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Helped maintain a clean and organized work area through diligent daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and washing dishes.
- Collaborated with Front of House team members during peak service hours to ensure accurate order fulfillment and prompt delivery to guests.
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep kitchen clean and organized.
- Performed shift side work as necessary to maintain kitchen output during peak service times.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
- Checked use by dates on food and beverage stock.
- Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas, and countertops.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff, working hard to stay ahead of demand and exceed customer expectations.
- Bussed tables and washed dishes.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary And Hospitality
Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg, IA05-2025
Skills
- Cleanliness standards
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Team collaboration
- Health code compliance
- Knife skills
- Restaurant equipment care
- Ingredient preparation
- Stock rotation
- Menu planning
- Temperature monitoring
- Meat cutting
Timeline
Food Prep Cook
Iowa Lakes Community College
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Snappers and Parks Boat Club
05.2024 - Current
Back of House Team Member
Pizza Ranch Buffet
01.2020 - 06.2024
Rental Worker
Five Island Properties LLC and JACO INC.
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary And Hospitality
Iowa Lakes Community College
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