Alexander Woodson
Augusta,GA
Summary
Creative, curious and hungry culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Thrives under pressure and stays focused on the task at hand. With over 8 years of food service experience, applicant is seeking a challenging and educational environment to further expertise and develop to one of Augustas best chefs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sauté Cook
Abel Brown
Augusta, GA
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Sautéed proteins such as chicken, fish seafoods, and duck with various sauces and sets to Chefs specifications.
- Maintained food and safety protocols involved in the storage of whole fish, various proteins and produce.
- Collaborated with other chefs to ensure proper produce and pantry orders.
- Communicated with other chefs during service by calling out, counting minutes to window, and provided direction during service.
- Learned and adapted abilities to a changing menu and specials involving Southern French inspired cooking.
Line Cook
Mai Thai
Evans, Georgia
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked primarily the wok station but also worked as an expeditor and prep cook.
- Learned about Southeast Asian cuisine, various techniques, seasonings and ingredients.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Line Cook
Noble Jones
Augusta, Georgia
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Cooked on various stations including, fryer, flat top, salads, desserts and would often expo.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Kitchen Lead
Mellow Mushroom
Evans, Georgia
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Lead an understaffed team through a pandemic to achieve one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the corporation.
- Adapted with help from front-of-house managers to implement changes during the pandemic to insure safety and continued business within the franchise.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt delivery of meals.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Organized kitchen staff shifts and coordinated daily tasks for efficient workflow.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Ordered food ingredients from vendors based on budget constraints.
Delivery Driver / Cook
Marcos Pizza
Evans, Georgia
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
- Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for making pizzas.
- Cut toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms or onions into small pieces ready for use on pizzas.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
Team Member
Krispy Kreme
Augusta, Georgia
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
- Prepared glazes, icings, fillings and other toppings for doughnuts according to recipes.
- Provided customer service at counter when required including taking orders and handling payments.
- Troubleshot minor technical problems that arose during the production process.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low inventory.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Georgia Military College
Augusta, Georgia12-2018
Skills
- Education
- Leadership
- Experienced in sauté
- Experienced in Southern, Southeast Asian, and French cuisine
- Communicative and open
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Sauté Cook
Abel Brown
01.2022 - 05.2024
Line Cook
Mai Thai
01.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Noble Jones
02.2021 - 01.2022
Kitchen Lead
Mellow Mushroom
02.2019 - 02.2021
Delivery Driver / Cook
Marcos Pizza
10.2016 - 11.2018
Team Member
Krispy Kreme
06.2014 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Education
Georgia Military College