Alex Wallace
Carbondale,CO
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Owner
Farm And Smoke
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Inventory, payroll, client correspondence 10-20 emails and calls per day
- Food production
- Foodtruck operations, Weddings, Corporate Catering
- Handled and stored food properly to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh local meat/produce
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Menu development and planning.
Chef
The Kitchen
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Line cook and Expo(lead position in kitchen)
- Prep station from scratch daily
- Menu development
- Butchering
- Baking
- Following serve safe protocols
- Maintained clean and safe work space
- Worked with local farmers and purveyors
Server
Country Club
01.2007 - 11.2007
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Served between 50-80 guests per shift
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Orlando, FL01.2008
Skills
- Serving and Bartending
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Customer Relations
- Computer data entry and analysis
- Butchery, Baking, Pasta production
- Menu Planning, Recipe Development
- Training employees both front and back of house and development training materials
Timeline
Chef/Owner
Farm And Smoke
01.2011 - 01.2024
Chef
The Kitchen
06.2009 - 06.2012
Server
Country Club
01.2007 - 11.2007
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
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