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Alexander Stockwell

Hamden

Summary

Skilled Cook and Customer Service professional with a proven track record at New Haven Country Club, showcasing exceptional cooking techniques and customer service. Expert in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, enhancing kitchen efficiency by 30%. Adept at fostering teamwork and mentoring staff, with a strong background in food handling and preparation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

New Haven Country Club
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.

Cook

Glenwood Drive in
09.2013 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.

Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.

  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts

Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
12.2015

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Supply restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Grilling
  • Performance improvement
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Grilling expertise

Timeline

Cook

New Haven Country Club
04.2023 - 12.2024

Cook

Glenwood Drive in
09.2013 - 04.2023

Associate Of Arts - Liberal Arts

Gateway Community College
Alexander Stockwell