Alexander Jenkins
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced Chef with a strong background in kitchen management and food preparation. Over 7 years of expertise in upholding sanitation and quality standards. Skilled in overseeing staff, optimizing recipes for cost-effectiveness, and ensuring prompt service delivery. Capable of working autonomously, handling heavy lifting tasks, and prioritizing customer service and operational effectiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Sous Chef
American Dining Creations
10.2024 - Current
- Showcased culinary expertise in various promotional materials such as brochures, website content, and social media platforms to attract new clients.
- Maximized kitchen efficiency with effective delegation of tasks among team members according to their skills and strengths.
- Successfully executed high-profile events while adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining excellent communication with clients throughout the process.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks while simultaneously overseeing multiple catering events with varying requirements.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control measures and utilizing surplus ingredients for daily specials.
Chef
The Blockhouse
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Manage a team of cooks, fostering a collaborative environment - Reduced food waste by precise inventory management - Skilled in menu planning - Implemented cost-saving measures - Improved operational efficiency
- Eager to learn and adapt quickly, always punctual and committed to delivering high-quality work.
- Mentored junior chefs, fostering teamwork and improving overall kitchen performance.
- Maintained high standards of food quality and hygiene, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Chef
Gate 10
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured adherence to sanitation standards, enhancing compliance and safety.
- Monitored and assessed product quality and quantity, maintaining high standards.
- Ordered necessary supplies, optimizing kitchen operations and reducing downtime.
- Supervised kitchen staff, improving efficiency and teamwork.
- Analyzed recipes and assigned prices, balancing cost and quality for menu items.
Line Cook
Horsemen’s Park
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Lead Line Cook
Edgewood Bistro
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Tasked with ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly while assisting chef with service.
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies and preparing food for service.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes numerous times in one shift.
Administrative Assistant
Davis Constructors & Engineers
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Complete administrative duties for Pacific Spaceport.
- Complex project communications liaison between Kodiak Island office and Anchorage office.
- Complete all necessary paperwork pertaining to event.
- Organize and file detailed documents with the county.
Manager, Wood Coating Department
WoodSnap
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Keep up to date logs in Excel of raw wood and hand treated wood of all sizes.
- Relay essential information to owners/warehouse managers via Outlook and Excel reports.
- Manage employees to ensure appropriate coating goals were met each day.
Squad Boss
BIA Western Nevada Agency
06.2010 - 10.2013
- Direct firefighters per procedure to ensure crew safety.
- Read and communicate map information for incident action plans.
- Train and complete orientation for new firefighters and trainees.
- Completed mobilization tasks, checked crew equipment, taught crew to spin weather and program radios.
- Fires include Pinto Fire, Burnt Canyon, Eagan Fire and Jupiter Fire.
- Engine Detail for Engine 6444 and 6642.
- Squad boss on Kingston Creek.
- Put out single tree lightning fire on Black Rock incident with a module of 4.
Education
National EMT Certification - Los Angeles Scope of Practice
High School Diploma - undefined
LOS ALAMITOS HIGH SCHOOL
Los Alamitos, CASkills
- Consistently meets deadlines
- Customer Service Oriented
- Able to lift above 50lbs
- Proficient in independent work
- Willingness to work varied hours
Certification
servsafe manager
Timeline
Catering Sous Chef
American Dining Creations
10.2024 - Current
Chef
The Blockhouse
02.2022 - 09.2024
Chef
Gate 10
02.2021 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Horsemen’s Park
08.2020 - 11.2021
Lead Line Cook
Edgewood Bistro
06.2017 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant
Davis Constructors & Engineers
01.2014 - 04.2015
Manager, Wood Coating Department
WoodSnap
11.2013 - 03.2015
Squad Boss
BIA Western Nevada Agency
06.2010 - 10.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
LOS ALAMITOS HIGH SCHOOL
National EMT Certification - Los Angeles Scope of Practice
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