Alex Majdalani
Austin,TX
Summary
Committed Lead Cook with 7 years of kitchen experience. Focused on planning creative menus and staying exceptionally calm and efficient in high-stress situations. Competent at monitoring employee safety and training new employees on safety and kitchen standards. Dedicated Head Cook passionate about creating memorable meals. Knowledgeable in plating and serving excellent food. Offering successful career history comprising more than 7 years.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD COOK
ST. DAVIDS HOSPITAL
08.2023 - Current
- Addressed lunch/dinner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
- Immediately reported accidents, injuries or unsafe work conditions to general manager
- Assisted co-worker whenever possible
- Maintained high standard of cleanliness of station
- Operated all kitchen equipment adeptly
- Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling and portion sizing
- Grill meats and seafood to patient specifications.
Electrical Foreman
Western States Contracting
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Inspecting and testing electrical equipment to ensure that is it safe and operating correctly, including wiring, transformers, and grounding system
- Inspecting wiring for faulty connections, shorts, or loose wires
- Interpreting electrical construction blueprints
- Evaluating electrical specifications and performance criteria.
Self Employed
IDetailoc
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Clean Interior and exterior with hand, brushes, and other relevant equipment
- Maintained supply inventory and monitored cleaning equipment
- Identified business issues creating custom solutions for individual problems
- Extended existing customer relationship through excessive communication and tried-and-true marketing strategies
- Supervised customer service calls weekly to track support issues and improve operating procedures.
Sous Chef and Assistant Manager
Falasophy
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests
- Supervised catering team, cold food prep, ingredient control, and kitchen sanitation daily.
Barista and Cashier
Antonello Espresso Cafe
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Processed POS transactions, including cash and credit purchases or refunds
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Took coffee, food, and other beverage orders and prepared them for customers quickly and effectively
- Maintained a clean and professional appearance and dining area for guest satisfaction
- Washed dishes and restocked the bar line for continued fast service capabilities.
Education
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts -
Art Institute of Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA01.2015
University High School
Irvine, CA01.2010
Skills
- Motivated and Enthusiastic about working and being of service to others
- Dependable and hard working with emphasis on customer service
- Organized with strong work ethic and positive "can do" attitude
- Food Handler Certificate
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Food Production
- Food inventory management
- Crew training
- Food Handler Certification
- Food plating and presentation
- BOH Operations
References
- Ibby Zahran, (801) 560-8265, Falasophy Manager
- Dr. Amir Nicknam, (702) 375-4456
Certification
- Food Handler , 360 Training - 08/17/2026
Timeline
LEAD COOK
ST. DAVIDS HOSPITAL
08.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman
Western States Contracting
09.2019 - 01.2023
Self Employed
IDetailoc
11.2016 - 09.2019
Sous Chef and Assistant Manager
Falasophy
04.2015 - 12.2017
Barista and Cashier
Antonello Espresso Cafe
07.2010 - 03.2015
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts -
Art Institute of Costa Mesa
University High School
- Food Handler , 360 Training - 08/17/2026
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