Alexander Clavelles Aday
Naples,FL
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements. Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cooking Specialist
World Bakery
Naples , FL
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared nutritional facts labels for all dishes served at the restaurant.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Performed regular maintenance on kitchen equipment in order to prevent malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Assisted with the preparation of food items for special events.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Cooking Specialist
Havana Libre restaurant
Naples, FL
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Monitored kitchen staff performance and provided guidance when necessary.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Chef De Cuisine
Sol Pelicano hotel
Cuba, Cuba
09.2001 - 10.2023
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Determined portion sizes for all dishes served in the restaurant.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Resolved conflicts among team members quickly and effectively.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Trained new hires in proper kitchen procedures.
Education
Professional Chef -
Formatur
Cuba06-2022
Skills
- Food pairing
- Grilling techniques
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food styling
- Nutrition awareness
- Knife skills
- Vegetable carving
Timeline
Cooking Specialist
World Bakery
07.2024 - Current
Cooking Specialist
Havana Libre restaurant
03.2024 - 07.2024
Chef De Cuisine
Sol Pelicano hotel
09.2001 - 10.2023
Professional Chef -
Formatur