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Alexander Locke

Salinas,CA

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Excellent at maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize efficiency and productivity. Dedicated team member with a drive to have a lasting positive impact in a company while creating unique and memorable dishes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Cook

Last Call Bar And Grill
06.2022 - Current
  • Prepare and serve various high quality and freshly made menu items in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping in as acting kitchen manager after personnel absence or transition.
  • Train kitchen staff to perform various preparation and service tasks under pressure.
  • Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
  • Implement food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Plan promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Work closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Place orders through various vendors to restock and maintain inventory of food and utility items.
  • Supervise line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
  • Prevent cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Monitor cooks and dishwasher performance and suggest improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
  • Maximize ingredient usage by developing creative daily specials that showcase seasonal produce and reduce food costs.
  • Enhance kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Utilize culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Reduce food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.

Prep Cook

Camp Burton
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sanitizing work stations, sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Addressed and resolved guests questions and complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables as daily duty to maintain salad bar for guests.
  • Proactively sought opportunities for professional development.
  • Organized shipments by placing items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry, fridges, and freezers.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Skills

  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • Performance monitoring
  • Ordering and Inventory Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Attention to Detail
  • Expense Tracking

Timeline

Lead Cook

Last Call Bar And Grill
06.2022 - Current

Prep Cook

Camp Burton
03.2018 - 03.2020

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