Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Alona Duncan

Marriott Marquis
Queens,NY
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

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.

Work History

Line Cook

Marriott Marquis | 2025 - Current
  • Operated grills, sauté stations, and ovens to support timely meal service.
  • Maintained food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls throughout shift.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth ticket flow and order accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Line Cook

11 Months
Delta One Lounge | 10.2024 - 09.2025
  • 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

1 Year 3 Months
OTG Management JFK Airport | 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

1 Year 2 Months
Great Wolf Lodge | 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

1 Year 1 Month
Longhorn steak House | 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

2 Years 5 Months
Sonic Drive in | 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 | 06.2015

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

Certification

  • Certified food protection license

Timeline

Line Cook

Delta One Lounge
10.2024 - 09.2025Read More

Chef

OTG Management JFK Airport
06.2023 - 09.2024Read More

Line Cook

Great Wolf Lodge
07.2021 - 09.2022Read More

Line Cook

Longhorn steak House
01.2020 - 02.2021Read More

Lead Line Cook

Sonic Drive in
03.2017 - 08.2019Read More

Deep Creek High School

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Line Cook

Marriott Marquis
2025 - CurrentRead More
Alona Duncan