Alexandriah McElfresh
Orlando,Florida
Summary
I am a versatile and dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record, where I elevated dining experiences through innovative menu planning and exceptional kitchen management. Skilled in team building and employee training, I consistently enhance service standards while ensuring meticulous adherence to sanitation guidelines. My approach blends creative recipe creations with effective problem-solving to deliver outstanding results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Alfond Inn
Orlando, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Kept up-to-date with current culinary trends in order to create innovative dishes for customers.
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
Executive Chef
Golden inn and village-Harry's House
Santa Ynez
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Provided effective orientation and training to each new associate and developed ongoing training programs.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Ensured compliance with health codes regulations by maintaining food safety standards in designated areas.
Server
Chumash Casino & Resort
Santa Ynez, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Dining Service Coordinator
brookdale
Auburn, United States
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Upheld strict presentation standards, including the kitchen, crew members, and final dishes.
- Enhanced crew performance, training new team members, and monitoring work at each station.
- Directed smooth preparation of each day's ingredients, and station setup.
- Reviewed upcoming events to complete accurate orders and kitchen schedules.
- Backed up serving staff in resolving customer complaints, and went beyond requirements to restore satisfaction.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that employees followed standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for service personnel to improve individual capabilities and enhance team performance.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain a fully stocked kitchen.
Line Cook
Dancing Tomato Cafe
Yuba, United States
02.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored stock and replenished low materials on food line
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage
- 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
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Bolder, Colorado05-2023
High School diploma -
Yuba city charter school
Yuba, CA08.2016
Diploma - Culinary Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Reliable and accountable
- Planning and coordinating
- Teambuilding
- Forecasting and planning
- Employee training and development
- Kitchen Management
- Fine dining experience
- Menu planning
- Problem-solving
- Food inventories
- Budgeting
- Sanitation guidelines
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipes and menu creation
Personal Information
Title: Chef
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Alfond Inn
02.2024 - Current
Executive Chef
Golden inn and village-Harry's House
06.2023 - 11.2024
Server
Chumash Casino & Resort
06.2023 - 11.2023
Dining Service Coordinator
brookdale
10.2019 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Dancing Tomato Cafe
02.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School diploma -
Yuba city charter school
Diploma - Culinary Arts And Operations
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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