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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Alexander McElroy

Alexander McElroy

Salem,MA

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Life Alive Organic Cafe
Salem, MA
11.2024 - Current
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
  • Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.

Line Cook

Thundercloud Subs
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.

Education

Graphic And Digital Design

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Visual communication
  • User experience design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Digital illustration
  • Graphic design
  • Contamination control
  • Food preparation
  • Portion control
  • Line management
  • Quality control
  • Portion management
  • Salad preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Line station oversight
  • Inventory management
  • Punctual and honest
  • Food allergen safety
  • Food storage procedures
  • Grilling techniques
  • Kitchen station setup
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Book nerd who loves to knit and watch movies.
  • Love the outdoors and am very extroverted

Accomplishments

  • I have made Dean's twice, proving that I am capable of handling a heaving work load and problem solving.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook

Life Alive Organic Cafe
11.2024 - Current

Line Cook

Thundercloud Subs
05.2023 - 08.2023

Graphic And Digital Design

Salem State University

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