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ALEXANDRA AFONSO NIRONI

Pembroke Pines

Summary

Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in food safety and health code compliance. Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and translate their requests into exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in kitchen operations, menu design, and team collaboration, ensuring high standards of food preparation and sanitation. Committed to enhancing kitchen efficiency through innovative recipes and techniques.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

italian restaurant cook

Altamarea Group
Manhattan
07.2025 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
  • Assisted in inventory management, including ordering and restocking supplies.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and procedures.
  • Monitored food presentation and portion control for consistency across dishes.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.

Cafe Barista

Paris Baguette America
Queens
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Prepared espresso drinks and specialty beverages for customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations and dining areas.
  • Managed inventory of coffee beans and supplies efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service and addressed inquiries promptly.
  • Operated coffee machines and equipment with care and precision.
  • Assisted in training new baristas on workflow and beverage preparation.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth cafe operations.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment.
  • Prepared beverages such as cappuccinos, macchiatos, lattes, mochas and espressos.
  • Greeted customers and took orders in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of cafe area including counters, tables and floors.

Line cook- Prep- American and French cuisine

Saint Restaurant Bar & Speakeasy
Manhattan
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Prepare the mise en place for the service
  • Support the chef in preparation and during service
  • Always keep the area clean and comply with health and safety regulations at work
  • Prepare ingredients and food for assigned parties and events
  • Prepared high-quality dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Assisted in inventory management by checking stock levels and notifying suppliers.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Cook – American cuisine

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: Hollywood Fl 33314
  • Assist the sous' chef with the preparation, flavoring and cooking process for daily specials and menu creations.
  • Performed additional work as required
  • Experience in baking, roasting, grilling, boiling, and frying meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
  • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipe instructions
  • Clean work areas, floors, fridges, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware, after each shift is completed
  • Hollywood Fl 33314

Cook Venezuelan & Colombian cuisine / Cashier

Arepas Mania
Pembroke Pines
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepped equipment before shift start
  • Prepared menu items during Breakfast and lunch according to regulations and restaurant standards
  • Maintained a clean work area and sanitizing station by washing, drying, and sanitizing tools and surfaces
  • Costumer service
  • Cash register transactions
  • Restaurant opening and closing Procedures
  • Organized and res-stocked food & supply items every day

Cook (Prep)

Croxley’s Ale House
Brooklyn
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Sports Bar American cuisine
  • Filling the line, organizing all ingredients and tools for the service.
  • Prepare a measuring list with ingredients and seasonings to be used in the cooking process.
  • Maintain a clean and safe station.
  • Responsible for all specialty orders, cooked to order, in a restaurant style setting
  • Sports Bar American cuisine

Education

High School Diploma - Higuerote, Venezuela

UEP Virgen de Fatima
Higuerote, Venezuela
01.2016

3rd Semester of Maritime Engineering -

Caribbean Maritime University
Catia La Mar, Venezuela

Skills

  • American cuisine
  • Venezuelan cuisine
  • Plate Preparation
  • Food safety
  • Cleaning & sanitation
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Verbal communication
  • Inventory management
  • Barista
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation compliance
  • Culinary techniques
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Recipe execution
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Food handler certification

Timeline

italian restaurant cook

Altamarea Group
07.2025 - Current

Cafe Barista

Paris Baguette America
01.2025 - 07.2025

Line cook- Prep- American and French cuisine

Saint Restaurant Bar & Speakeasy
09.2024 - 02.2025

Cook – American cuisine

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
07.2022 - 03.2024

Cook Venezuelan & Colombian cuisine / Cashier

Arepas Mania
06.2021 - 06.2022

Cook (Prep)

Croxley’s Ale House
12.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma - Higuerote, Venezuela

UEP Virgen de Fatima

3rd Semester of Maritime Engineering -

Caribbean Maritime University

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