Alexander Escalante
Miami,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cocinero
Lettuce Entertain You
04.2024 - Current
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
Cocinero
Makoto - Starr-Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
Education
Licenciatura - Enfermeria
Ciencias Médicas
Cuba 06.2020
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Knife skills
- Grilling
- Performance improvement
- Food handler certification
- Grilling expertise
- Sauce making
- Allergen awareness
Timeline
Cocinero
Lettuce Entertain You
04.2024 - Current
Cocinero
Makoto - Starr-Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Licenciatura - Enfermeria
Ciencias Médicas
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