Alexander Goderich
Miami
Summary
Proven culinary and customer service expertise at honorable establishments. Excelled in creating memorable dining experiences through meticulous food preparation and presentation. Skilled in cooking and food safety, with a strong commitment to cleanliness and organization.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Golden Rule Seafood
03.2023 - Current
- Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
- Managed kitchen inventory for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Inspected dishwashing equipment and reported issues to supervisor.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
Merchandiser
Total Wine Spirits & More
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items or suggesting suitable alternatives when necessary, contributing to an elevated shopping experience.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with marketing team on promotional displays.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Increased team efficiency by assisting with basic food prep tasks during slow periods or high demand times.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors for consistently maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all completed tasks.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when inspecting all items for cleanliness before returning them to proper storage locations or distribution points in the kitchen or front-of-house areas.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Seafood Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained strict quality control standards for seafood products, ensuring freshness and safety for consumers.
- Maximized the efficiency of order processing by effectively prioritizing tasks during busy periods.
- Contributed to increased sales through engaging product demonstrations and tastings.
- Worked closely with management to ensure proper staffing levels were maintained during peak business hours, optimizing productivity and customer service capabilities as needed.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following sanitation guidelines and adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Cook 3
Centerplate Catering
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
- Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
- Engaged with guests to gather feedback and improve menu offerings.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr. Highschool
Miami, FL06-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
- Food handler certification
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Golden Rule Seafood
03.2023 - Current
Merchandiser
Total Wine Spirits & More
08.2020 - 03.2023
Cook/Utility Dishwasher
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
07.2017 - 07.2020
Seafood Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
01.2015 - 07.2017
Cook 3
Centerplate Catering
01.2015 - 07.2016
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr. Highschool
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