Alexandria Negron
Cook
South Holland,IL
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
11.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Cook's Assistant
Horseshoe Casino Hammond
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation for increase kitchen speed.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Blu
Chicago, IL02.2013
High School Diploma -
Near North H.S
Chicago, IL06.1999
Skills
- Cutting Techniques
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Culinary Arts
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- New Hire Training
- High-Volume Production Capabilities
- Quality Assurance and Control
Certification
ServeSafe certified 2022
Timeline
Cook
Morrison Healthcare Food Services
11.2019 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Horseshoe Casino Hammond
08.2015 - 10.2019
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Blu
High School Diploma -
Near North H.S
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