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Alexander Velasco

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Experienced culinary professional, skilled in kitchen management, staff training, and food safety. Strong in team collaboration, conflict resolution, inventory control, and delivering quality dishes while minimizing waste.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Dollar General
Littlerock, CA
04.2025 - Current
  • Operated the cash register and processed payments accurately.
  • Assisted customers with product and policy inquiries.
  • Balanced daily transactions on the POS system.
  • Restocked shelves, and verified age for restricted sales.
  • Supported daily store operations

Head Cook

Crab N Spice
Valencia, CA
12.2021 - 02.2025
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient operations.
  • Planned menus, managed inventory, ordered supplies, and controlled costs.
  • Scheduled shifts, maintained payroll, and trained new cooks on safety and prep.
  • Monitored portion control, minimized waste, and resolved customer concerns.
  • Conducted equipment checks, and enforced sanitation standards.

Cook/Sushi Chef

Pokemotto
Encino, CA
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Prepared sushi, poke bowls, and cooked dishes to order.
  • Adhered to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Maintained a clean, organized kitchen and pantry.
  • Delivered customer service, processed payments, and assisted with menus.
  • Demonstrated strong prep skills, and attention to detail.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2026

High School -

Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA
01.2020

Skills

  • Customer service, conflict resolution, and teamwork
  • Employee training, time management, and critical thinking
  • Inventory, operations, and POS management
  • Food prep, kitchen management, and safety
  • Waste reduction and culinary skills (grilling, sauces, garnishing, knife skills)

Languages

Proficient in English & Spanish

Timeline

Cashier

Dollar General
04.2025 - Current

Cook/Sushi Chef

Pokemotto
03.2022 - 08.2024

Head Cook

Crab N Spice
12.2021 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

California State University, Northridge

High School -

Palmdale High School