Alexander Triguero
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with servers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Level-headed line cook with 8 years of experience in fast-paced kitchens. Proven history of streamlining kitchen procedures for maximized efficiency and speed. Great attention to detail and quality.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Haps Burgers & Taps The Homegrown Group
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
LineCook
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
11.2014 - 07.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Set up work stations and prepped food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
- Proficiently working through high volume peak hours of sales up to $6,000 hour.
Prep Cook/LineCook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared Daily soup and Sauces/dressings.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Customer Service Representative
Domino's Pizza
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
- Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
Education
No Degree -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WAHigh School Diploma -
Mt. Rainer High School
Des Moines06.2014
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
- Cold Service
- Prioritization and Organization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Attention to Detail
- Food Storage and Rotation
- Valid Food Handlers Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Haps Burgers & Taps The Homegrown Group
07.2022 - Current
Prep Cook/LineCook
Earls Kitchen + Bar
07.2017 - 07.2018
LineCook
The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant
11.2014 - 07.2022
Customer Service Representative
Domino's Pizza
02.2014 - 02.2015
No Degree -
Bellevue College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Rainer High School
Similar Profiles
Ashley CrowderAshley Crowder
Server at Homegrown Hospitality GroupServer at Homegrown Hospitality Group
Edward DraudeEdward Draude
Oyster Shucker at Homegrown Hospitality GroupOyster Shucker at Homegrown Hospitality Group
Hanna MillsHanna Mills
Restaurant Hostess/Food Service Worker at Homegrown Hospitality GroupRestaurant Hostess/Food Service Worker at Homegrown Hospitality Group
Lawrence SmithLawrence Smith
Loss Prevention Officer at Vigilant Assest Protection, LLCLoss Prevention Officer at Vigilant Assest Protection, LLC
Tyler ChoTyler Cho
Cashier at NordstromCashier at Nordstrom