Alexander Tapley
Cape Canaveral,FL
Summary
Experienced chef specializing in customer service and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in managing massive-volume dinner rushes while ensuring food safety standards. Skilled in training staff to enhance performance and maintain quality service, in addition to a multitude of customer service experiences. Deep-rooted passion for quality work and putting smiles on faces.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Fishlips Seafood Bar & Grill
Port Canaveral, FL
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Executed responsibilities across several stations, encompassing frying, grilling, sautéing, and pantry.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Sales Associate
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Cocoa Beach, FL
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Stocked merchandise and organized inventory on shelves.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Assisted customers in selecting surf gear and apparel.
Head Dishwasher
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Port Canaveral, FL
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Handled hazardous materials such as soaps, cleaners, degreasers, and bleach solutions according to OSHA guidelines.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on industrial dishwashing machines.
- Trained new employees on proper use of commercial dishwashing equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Education
GED (In Progress)
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High
Cocoa Beach, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Sales techniques
- Extensive cooking experience
- Efficient workflow during high-volume dinner rushes
- Physical stamina
- Company safety standards
- Food safety certified
- Time management
- Janitorial experience
Additional Details & Accomplishments
- Previously enrolled in Gifted programs and Honor societies through elementary to high school.
- Talented in using digital audio workstations to produce music, with a couple successful music-related sales.
Timeline
Chef
Fishlips Seafood Bar & Grill
06.2023 - 07.2025
Sales Associate
Ron Jon Surf Shop
01.2022 - 04.2023
Head Dishwasher
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
12.2020 - 10.2021
GED (In Progress)
Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High
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