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Alona Duncan

Queens

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Delta One Lounge
Queens
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.

• Do over 700 covers a day.

• Line cook and grill cook

  • Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate meal service timing.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.

Chef

OTG Management JFK Airport
Queens
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
  • Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to health regulations.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate meal service timing.

Line Cook

Great Wolf Lodge
Concord
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Prepared and cooked meals following safety and sanitation standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure efficient meal service.
  • Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens.

Line Cook

Longhorn steak House
Queens
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens.
  • Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding special orders and dietary needs.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Lead Line Cook

Sonic Drive in
Queens
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Managed inventory to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Trained new cooks in food safety and cooking techniques.
  • Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
  • Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
  • Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.

Education

Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA

Skills

  • Recipe development
  • Food plating
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Sanitation compliance
  • Customer service
  • Meal preparation
  • Employee training
  • Communication skills
  • Kitchen crew training
  • Food quality
  • Knife skills
  • Food plating and presentation

Timeline

Chef

Delta One Lounge
10.2024 - Current

Chef

OTG Management JFK Airport
06.2023 - 09.2024

Line Cook

Great Wolf Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022

Line Cook

Longhorn steak House
01.2020 - 02.2021

Lead Line Cook

Sonic Drive in
03.2017 - 08.2019

Deep Creek High School
Alona Duncan