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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
Personal Information
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Alisia Yates

Spring,TX

Summary

Motivated and dedicated job seeker with a strong interest in biotechnology. Seeking to develop skills and knowledge in a laboratory setting. Eager to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation within the biotechnology industry. Committed to utilizing a passion for scientific discovery and problem-solving to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Staffwerk
08.2024 - Current

Accept cook shifts for seasonal sport games.

Line Cook

Compass Group USA Bench Connect
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Pit Master

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for safe food handling.
  • Developed creative menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and unique flavor combinations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, flavorful barbecue dishes.
  • Optimized cooking processes to maintain consistent flavors and textures across all dishes.
  • Monitored grill temperatures throughout service hours to guarantee perfectly cooked meats every time.
  • Evaluated menu offerings based on customer feedback for continuous improvement of dining experience.

Cabin Agent

G2 Secured Staff
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Cleaned aircraft to prevent build-up of debris and grime .
  • Ensured safety standards were met by conducting thorough pre-flight cabin inspections and equipment checks.
  • Conducted security inspections of aircraft for compliance with government and company requirements.
  • Prevented spread of hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens by following universal control procedures.

Customer Service Representative

Iqor
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.

Head Prep Cook

Musaafer
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured consistent quality of dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Provided training to new employees on proper food handling, sanitation practices, and equipment usage, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Assisted head chef in creating daily specials using surplus ingredients, minimizing waste while providing variety for customers.
  • Managed food storage areas properly to maintain freshness and prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked items.

Pantry Chef

BB Lemon
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Serve oysters, salads, sandwiches, and desserts
  • Restock the line
  • Clean

Pantry Chef/Line Cook

Brennans of Houston
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Prep for the salad line
  • Stock the salad line
  • Made the salads for service

Prep Cook

Maria's Gourmet Kitchen
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prep and package the food for delivery

Main Operator of food truck. Chef,Cook

Eadeaux's Cajun Cocina
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prep and cook Cajun Tex-Mex food such as; Gumbo, Etouffee, and Po-Nino etc
  • Created food and menu to serve on food truck
  • Clean and Planned the week

Line Cook/Cashier/Bartender/Prep Cook

Houston Zoo
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Cook and Prep in the cafes
  • Cashier for cafes
  • Bartender for Outside carts

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Pie and Sky
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Prep the line for salads,sandwiches,and wraps( toppings)
  • Cut fruit
  • Line cook making salads,sandwiches, and wraps

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Bar Louie
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Prep hot and cold food for the line; sauces, salad toppings, and toppings for the line
  • Cooked on the line; bar food ( burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, tacos, pasta dishes, wings
  • Help restock coolers and dry storage with produce

Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook

Compass Group/ Anadarko
12.2016 - 04.2017
  • Prep and cook: Pizza station; toppings, sauce, pizza dough
  • Salad bar: toppings and dressing
  • Specials for the day
  • Set up and serve: pizzas, salads
  • Cut fruit for yogurt bar, catering parties, deli, and to-go

Cook

Compass Group/Chevron
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Prep and cook brick oven pizzas, calzones, authentic Latin foods, and comfort foods
  • Prep and set up yogurt bar and breakfast tacos
  • Make drinks such as: Agua Fresca, lemonades, and tea

Cook

Compass Group/Exxon Mobile
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Prep hot and cold food for Mediterranean cafe
  • Help cook in Cafe: Indian food, American Grill, Pacific, New York, Latin, and Greens
  • Catering; Fruit (platters, cups, and bowls), Cheese boards, cook breakfast food and help with catering events

Assistant Cook

GEO Care
11.2013 - 03.2014
  • Help prep food for the lead cook; cut vegetables, make tuna or chicken salads for sandwiches, and help cook for dinner
  • Label food trays with special dietary patients and put food on trays

Cook

Whataburger
01.2008 - 08.2013
  • Worked; the grill, make-up table, and fryer
  • Cooked; Breakfast and Lunch
  • Worked Drive-thru and Front counter service

Education

Certificate - Fashion Designer

Parsons
New York, NY

Bachelor Of Arts - Biotechnology

University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX

Associates - Biotechnology

Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022

Associate in Culinary Arts - Audio production

Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2013

Diploma -

Conroe High School
Conroe, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Musical Instrument
  • Culinary Experience
  • Laboratory skills

Certification

  • Food Handler
  • Navigating the Memorial Hermann Experience
  • Morrison Healthcare and Memorial Hermann patient service new hire training

Assessments

  • Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Highly Proficient, 08/19
  • Food Safety, Expert, 02/20
  • Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Expert, 12/19
  • Work Style: Conscientiousness, Highly Proficient, 03/20
  • Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Highly Proficient, 11/20
  • Food Safety, Expert, 03/20
  • Attention to Detail, Highly Proficient, 07/20
  • Fine Dining, Proficient, 11/20
  • General manager (hospitality), Highly Proficient, 12/20
  • Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, Highly Proficient, 11/20
  • Food safety, Expert, 12/20

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Timeline

Cook

Staffwerk
08.2024 - Current

Pit Master

Memorial Hermann Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024

Line Cook

Compass Group USA Bench Connect
09.2023 - 04.2024

Cabin Agent

G2 Secured Staff
05.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative

Iqor
02.2023 - 03.2023

Head Prep Cook

Musaafer
05.2021 - 12.2022

Pantry Chef

BB Lemon
02.2020 - 03.2020

Pantry Chef/Line Cook

Brennans of Houston
10.2019 - 01.2020

Prep Cook

Maria's Gourmet Kitchen
09.2019 - 10.2019

Main Operator of food truck. Chef,Cook

Eadeaux's Cajun Cocina
01.2018 - 09.2019

Line Cook/Cashier/Bartender/Prep Cook

Houston Zoo
09.2017 - 01.2018

Prep Cook/Line Cook

Pie and Sky
07.2017 - 09.2017

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Bar Louie
06.2017 - 07.2017

Cook, Prep Cook, Line Cook

Compass Group/ Anadarko
12.2016 - 04.2017

Cook

Compass Group/Chevron
05.2016 - 12.2016

Cook

Compass Group/Exxon Mobile
04.2014 - 03.2016

Assistant Cook

GEO Care
11.2013 - 03.2014

Cook

Whataburger
01.2008 - 08.2013

Certificate - Fashion Designer

Parsons

Bachelor Of Arts - Biotechnology

University of Houston Downtown

Associates - Biotechnology

Florida State College

Associate in Culinary Arts - Audio production

Art Institute of Houston

Diploma -

Conroe High School
Alisia Yates