Alexandra Pol

Cook

Vegan Junk Food

Silver Spring, Maryland

07.2025 - Current

Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and special dishes.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work surfaces.
Assisted in cooking and plating meals according to recipes.
Managed inventory by checking stock levels and ordering supplies.
Engaged with customers to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
Monitored cooking times to ensure proper food preparation and quality.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.