Alex Venegas
Upland
Summary
Hardworking and well driven Cook studying Culinary Arts at Chaffey College. Comfortable working in fast pace environments in a team setting. Knowledgeable in food safety. Love creating and presenting food. Open availability weekdays. Excelled in customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Union On Yale
04.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Line Cook
Le Pain Quotidien
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Utilized proper knife handling skills when preparing food.
- Collaborated with co workers to ensure all orders were sent out in a timely manner.
- Excelled in well presented plating.
- Multitask 2 positions at once during service prepping and washing dishes at the same time.
Line Cook
Eureka! Restaurants
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Mastered various cooking techniques like sautéing and dredging.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by communicating and staying organized.
- Maintained consistent portion control focusing on well presentation.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude at work
Cook
Oko Yummy
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients like Chashu Pork and Green Onions
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items to regulate freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly
Education
High School Diploma -
Upland Highschool
565 W 11th St, Upland, CA 9178612.2020
Currently Attending - Culinary Arts
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA01.2026
Skills
- Portioning
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- People Person
- Knife Skills
- Baking Experience
- Multitasker
- Mise en Place
- Grilling
- Garde Manger
- Pizza
References
Chef Forde
Chaffey College Culinary Arts Instructor
(818) 517-3816
Mark.Forde@chaffey.edu
Chef Ryder
Union on Yale (Executive Chef)
909 753-5532
Brenda
Le Pain Quotidien (general manager)
(909) 229-0612
Brenda.meza@lepainquotidien.us
Timeline
Cook
Union On Yale
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Eureka! Restaurants
06.2022 - 11.2022
Line Cook
Le Pain Quotidien
05.2022 - 10.2024
Cook
Oko Yummy
01.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Upland Highschool
Currently Attending - Culinary Arts
Chaffey College