Alexis Dixon
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
Versatile chef comfortable producing high volumes of dishes. Calm despite chaotic kitchen environments, exercising deliberation through challenges and triumphs. Working hard towards growing in abilities has a chef in the culinary arts industry and learning the necessary skills needed to be successful now and, in the future, to pursue opening a restaurant.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Southern Prime Steakhouse
Southern Pines, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Cut meat and fish efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
Culinary Assistant
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Receive and store purchased goods
- Fill over 20 requisitions as needed or directed
- Inventory, organize, clean spaces as needed
- Assist in the planning & execution of on and off-site event as directed.
Line Cook Intern
Southern Prime Steakhouse
Southern Pines, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items
- Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of over 100 meals
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Master Golf Tournament
Augusta, GA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Created identical dishes over 80 times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Internship Student
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
Southern Pines, United States
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers
- Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable
- Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Grill Cook
Chipotle
Fayetteville, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity
- Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery
- Cooked over 100 regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Rockfish
Parkton, NC
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Served customers
- Organized and assisted with large events
- Prepared daily product of over 100 meals
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Bal Perazim Christian Academy
05.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Food safety
- Staff Management
- Sanitization
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
Certification
05/01/2020, ServSafe Certification
Accomplishments
- 12/05/2023- New York Produce Show Student Competitor
- 12/02/2023- Judge of A Taste of Hoke, Hoke County Highschool Culinary compeition
Timeline
Executive Chef
Southern Prime Steakhouse
01.2024 - Current
Line Cook Intern
Southern Prime Steakhouse
05.2023 - 08.2023
Internship Student
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
05.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Master Golf Tournament
03.2022 - 04.2023
Grill Cook
Chipotle
05.2021 - 08.2021
Culinary Assistant
Johnson & Wales University
01.2021 - 12.2024
Kitchen Prep Cook
Rockfish
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
High School Diploma -
Bal Perazim Christian Academy
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