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Alexander Carpenter

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a profound passion for the culinary arts, adept in time management and innovative menu creation within high-pressure kitchen environments. Eager to apply transferable skills in a new field emphasizing culinary growth, team collaboration, and effective management. Committed to learning and elevating fine dining expertise while nurturing a culture of excellence and creativity among team members. Driven by a desire to embrace new challenges and opportunities for professional development in the culinary arts, fostering both personal and collective success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Chef

District Tavern
12.2022 - Current
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing ingredient usage, reducing food waste
  • Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh and high-quality ingredients while negotiating favorable pricing agreements
  • Created and updated recipes, standardizing cooking techniques and portion sizes for consistency across all menu items
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Managed inventory levels, conducting regular audits to monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstocking
  • Oversaw the scheduling of kitchen staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours while controlling labor costs
  • Implemented new kitchen equipment and technology solutions to improve efficiency in food preparation processes
  • Participated in menu planning meetings with management team to discuss upcoming promotions or special events
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Planning and executing catering events, ensuring that food safety protocols are being followed for large and small scale events. Ensuring safe transportation for local venues such as the Tampa Museum of art for A Night of Forbidden Elegance. personal delivery, and in house events, including our annual Gapsarilla Buffet, and our 10 year anniversary
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station, following sanitation guidelines at all times
  • Assisted in training new line cooks on cooking techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures
  • Operated various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, etc., ensuring their proper functioning
  • Followed all food safety regulations including temperature monitoring and labeling of prepared foods
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods to meet customer demands without compromising quality
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, ingredients used, allergens present, and any dietary restrictions or preferences upon request from customers
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.

Line Cook

Fuzzy Taco Shop
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station, following sanitation guidelines at all times
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during busy service periods to meet customer demands without compromising quality
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes according to recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brandon High School
Brandon, FL
03-2021

Skills

  • Kitchen operations
  • Special event catering
  • Management
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety
  • Culinary Experience
  • Profit & Loss
  • Labor Cost Analysis
  • Food Preparation , Knife Proficiency

Certification

  • Food Management Certification
  • Food Handler Certification



Timeline

Head Chef

District Tavern
12.2022 - Current

Line Cook/Prep Cook

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen
03.2022 - 12.2022

Line Cook

Fuzzy Taco Shop
03.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Brandon High School

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