Alexandria Perry
Tampa,FL
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Job Title trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Applebee's
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Ensured adherence to dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan options without compromising taste or presentation.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Cognitive Science
05.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food Preparation
- Frying
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Portion Control
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
Timeline
Cook - Applebee's
07.2022 - 09.2023
King High School - Bachelor Of Science, Cognitive Science