Alexus Hunt
Detroit,MI
Summary
Culinary professional with years of experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens. Delivers deep passion for food, large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes. Creates menus built around client preferences and needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Chef
Eat Fresh With Lex LLC
Macomb, MI
03.2021 - Current
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Cook Supervisor
Bobcat Bonnie's
Macomb, MI
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Cook
First Watch
Macomb, MI
06.2021 - 04.2022
- 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.
Cook
Aspen Restaurant
Macomb, MI
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook
Testa Barra
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
Education
Lanse Creuse High School North
Macomb, MISkills
- Kitchen organization
- Sanitation protocols
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Food safety
- Nutrition
- Client relationship building
- Customer service
Certification
Serve Safe
Timeline
Cook Supervisor
Bobcat Bonnie's
07.2022 - 08.2024
Cook
First Watch
06.2021 - 04.2022
Personal Chef
Eat Fresh With Lex LLC
03.2021 - Current
Cook
Aspen Restaurant
07.2018 - 05.2021
Cook
Testa Barra
11.2017 - 05.2018
Lanse Creuse High School North