Alexis Castaneda
Dallas,TX
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals. Reliable Head Cook offering 2 years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Cinepolis USA
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
Bar Server
Moviehouse & Eatery
Flower Mound, TX
03.2016 - 05.2023
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- 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.
Bartender
Lupe Tortilla
Dallas, TX
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Bar Server
Chuy's Tex-Mex
Dallas, TX
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed closing duties such as restocking items, cleaning work areas, cashing out registers and locking doors at end of shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders and serving drinks quickly and efficiently.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Manager's Assistant
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with company standards.
- Learned company processes, procedures and employee role functions.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
Server
Chuy's Tex-Mex
Denton, TX
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
Server
El Fenix
Denison, TX
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Cook
Chipotle Grill
Dallas, TX
06.2010 - 04.2012
- cooked steak, chicken and pork, and helped.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
G-Force Member
Twu Alumni
Denton, TX
03.2008 - 12.2010
- helped students apply for colleges, financial aid and scholarship.
- traveled to schools and made it easy fro kids to have what they needed to apply to the schools better suited for their future couriers.
Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
Dallas, TX
02.2007 - 09.2008
- 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.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moises E Molina High School
Dallas, TX05-2008
Air Technician - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
VGI, EPA AirCon Repair
Dallas, TX05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Cost Control
- Food Allergy Awareness
- Ordering Supplies
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Inventory Control
- Food Safety
- Menu Memorization
- Food Service
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Cinepolis USA
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
Lupe Tortilla
02.2019 - 08.2020
Bar Server
Moviehouse & Eatery
03.2016 - 05.2023
Bar Server
Chuy's Tex-Mex
03.2016 - 12.2018
Manager's Assistant
SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2016 - 11.2017
Server
Chuy's Tex-Mex
06.2013 - 11.2015
Server
El Fenix
05.2012 - 08.2014
Cook
Chipotle Grill
06.2010 - 04.2012
G-Force Member
Twu Alumni
03.2008 - 12.2010
Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
02.2007 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Moises E Molina High School
Air Technician - Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
VGI, EPA AirCon Repair
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
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