Antonio Alvaradejo
Irving,TX
Summary
Diligent Chef with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Detail-oriented professional with background creating delicious dishes. Dedicated to delivering highest quality customer service. Expert at succeeding in high pressure environments while remaining calm. Safety-minded when carefully following food handling regulations and procedures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Westin at Las Colinas
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Culinary Supervisor
Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel
09.1998 - 09.2020
- Supported team to reach common goals.
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment by implementing regular deep-cleaning routines and equipment maintenance checks.
- Anticipated guest's needs and responded to and acknowledged guests and resolved concerns.
- Provided exceptional customer service by accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions with creative solutions that delighted guests.
- Mentored junior chefs to enhance their culinary skills, resulting in a more productive team environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
- Prepared food for a large number of customers in our restaurant (seats 200), a bar (seats 150) and the entire hotel itself (850 rooms) upon request.
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
- Sauce making
- Sauteing
- Knife Skills
- Frying and sautéing
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
The Westin at Las Colinas
10.2023 - Current
Culinary Supervisor
Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel
09.1998 - 09.2020