Alioune Simakan
Overview
4
4
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Flagger
Queens Agency
The Bronx, New York
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Directed traffic flow around zones and active construction areas.
- Signaled drivers and pedestrians using hand signals, paddles, and visible safety cues.
- Monitored lane closures, barricades, and detour routes for safe site access.
Delivery Driver
The Smith Restaurant
Manhattan, New York
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Delivered Smith Restaurant orders to customers across assigned delivery routes.
- Packed hot and cold items for safe restaurant transport.
- Collected customer payments and handled receipts at delivery.
- Followed traffic laws and food safety rules during deliveries.
- Trained new drivers on delivery routes and customer service.
- Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
Line Cook
Popojito Restaurant
Westchester, Scarsdale NY
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Chopped vegetables, meats, and garnishes for food preparation.
- Grilled and sautéed ingredients following Popojito Restaurant recipe standards.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and adjusted heat for safe food quality.
- Restocked pantry, cooler, and line stations.
- Cleaned work surfaces, tools, and equipment to maintain sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
Waitress
Mexican Restaurant
San Luis, NM
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Greeted guests and presented menus at busy Mexican restaurant tables.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Delivered entrees, appetizers, and beverages from kitchen to dining area.
- Refilled drinks, chips, and salsa while maintaining table readiness.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Cleaned tables and reset dining areas for incoming guests.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
- Processed payments accurately using cash registers or POS systems.
Education
Kofi Annan
Guinea, Conakry Some College (No Degree) - International Business Management
University Autonoma
San Luis , MexicoLanguages
French
Professional
Susu
Professional
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Construction Flagger
Queens Agency
05.2024 - 10.2024
Delivery Driver
The Smith Restaurant
11.2018 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Popojito Restaurant
01.2017 - 10.2018
Waitress
Mexican Restaurant
11.2013 - 10.2015
Kofi Annan
Some College (No Degree) - International Business Management
University Autonoma