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Christian Albers

Paso Robles,CA

Summary

Professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. I am reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety protocols. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Paso Robles Brewing Company
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for kitchen staff members to provide constructive feedback and set goals for continuous improvement.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
  • Assisted in successful menu launches by conducting thorough tastings with key stakeholders to gather feedback for final adjustments before rollout.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.

Building Service Worker

Associated Students, Inc.
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Maintain all public interior surfaces to include floors, windows, blinds, furniture, whiteboards, etc
  • Maintain all fitness studios, conference rooms and offices
  • Maintain exterior of the facility including exterior glass, exterior trash removal, and walkways
  • Replenish locker room and lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets, and remove trash
  • Assist in removing tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment and facility set-ups
  • Perform event cleaning for concerts and other events
  • Maintain all interior furniture to include tables, chairs couches and lounges
  • Maintain exercise and gym equipment to a high health standard
  • Unlock and lock doors and windows
  • Safeguard building and equipment from unauthorized use
  • Perform building opening and closing procedures as assigned

Sous Chef

Nino’s Grill
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications
  • Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock
  • Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny’s Brand Standards, federal, state and local regulations
  • Prepares special orders as requested
  • Maintains stock to shift par levels
  • Correctly calls the wheel when necessary
  • Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
  • Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries
  • Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
  • Adheres to all safe food handling principles
  • Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner
  • Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
  • Monitors waste and other food cost controls
  • Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
  • Assists service assistants periodically
  • Willingly assists others without being asked
  • Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
  • Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests

Executive Sous Chef

On Bar
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
  • Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
  • Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
  • Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
  • Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
  • Serve menu items compliant with established standards
  • Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
  • Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
  • Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
  • Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
  • Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
  • Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas

Cook: Appetizer Chef

Coolhand Luke’s
12.2015 - 01.2018
  • Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
  • Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
  • Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
  • Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
  • Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages
  • Serve menu items compliant with established standards
  • Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
  • Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
  • Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
  • Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
  • Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
  • Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
  • Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
  • Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Short Order Cook

Denny’s Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications
  • Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock
  • Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny’s Brand Standards, federal, state and local regulations
  • Prepares special orders as requested
  • Maintains stock to shift par levels
  • Correctly calls the wheel when necessary
  • Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas
  • Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries
  • Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment
  • Adheres to all safe food handling principles
  • Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner
  • Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
  • Monitors waste and other food cost controls
  • Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
  • Assists service assistants periodically
  • Willingly assists others without being asked
  • Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
  • Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests

Building Service Worker

Associated Students, Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2014
  • Maintain all public interior surfaces to include floors, windows, blinds, furniture, whiteboards, etc
  • Maintain all fitness studios, conference rooms and offices
  • Maintain exterior of the facility including exterior glass, exterior trash removal, and walkways
  • Replenish locker room and lavatory supplies, empty wastebaskets, and remove trash
  • Assist in removing tables, chairs, and other furniture and equipment and facility set-ups
  • Perform event cleaning for concerts and other events
  • Maintain all interior furniture to include tables, chairs couches and lounges
  • Maintain exercise and gym equipment to a high health standard
  • Unlock and lock doors and windows
  • Safeguard building and equipment from unauthorized use
  • Perform building opening and closing procedures as assigned

Cook: Appetizer Chef

Coolhand Luke’s
03.2010 - 01.2014
  • Cooking and preparing appetizers and deserts for the customers
  • While replenishing and keeping in stock all soups, bean, and rolls
  • Also cleaning and performing general maintenance on all equipment such as fryers, grills, exhaust fans and other cooking machinery

Computer Technician

Paso Robles Tech
05.2010 - 08.2011
  • Performing General Maintenance and tune ups on all Computers checked into the shop
  • Performing Virus Removals and all repairs, hardware or software based necessary to get units to peak performance
  • Checking in and out Units while ensuring a great Customer Experience

Guest Service Attendant (Front End Supervisor)

Target Corporation
10.2006 - 12.2009
  • Supervising the Front End including: Guest Services, photo lab, and food services
  • Ensuring a fast, fun, and friendly check out while resolving all guest concerns and complaints, including price accuracy
  • Before becoming the Guest Service Attendant I held the Position of Sr
  • Target Protection Specialist, the Head of Security and Tech Support, but the Corporation dissolved My Department as a result of budget cuts

Kitchen Manager

Paso’s Pizza Kitchen
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Manage the opening and closing of the kitchen
  • Prepare, cook and present food, quickly and efficiently, meeting our standards
  • Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, hygienic and tidy, at all times
  • Keep up to date with current promotions, club nights and new products
  • Work safely around kitchen equipment and monitor and deal with any maintenance issues
  • Manage all kitchen-related office administration and third-party contractors
  • Manage and maintain correct staffing levels
  • Use food development plan to improve the sales and profitability of the Pizzeria
  • Maintain accurate food-ordering and stocking levels, including all kitchen materials
  • Assist in achieving financial targets set for the Pizzeria
  • Manage wastage through correct product measurement
  • Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training, attending courses and completing workbooks
  • Be involved and contribute at team meetings
  • Carry out instructions given by the management team and head office

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Music Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
12.2024

Associates - Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Music Education

Cuesta College
Paso Robles, CA
01.2013

High School Diploma - General Education

Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA
01.2006

Skills

  • Hazard identification

  • First aid training

  • General Knowledge of Electricity

  • Hand tool proficiency

Accomplishments

- Placed 2nd. in State at the California VICA Skills USA for Electronics Technology and 20th in the Nation 2005

- Placed 2nd. in State at California VICA Skills USA for Residential Wiring 2006

Personal - Attributes

  • Very organized
  • Fast learner
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
  • Hard worker
  • Always looking for new challenges to help build personal development as both a worker and a leader

Majoraccomplishments

  • Employee of the month, 06/08
  • Employee of the month, 09/08
  • Places Second in State
  • Placed Second in State

Timeline

Head Chef

Paso Robles Brewing Company
04.2021 - 11.2024

Building Service Worker

Associated Students, Inc.
10.2019 - 07.2021

Sous Chef

Nino’s Grill
09.2018 - 05.2021

Executive Sous Chef

On Bar
01.2018 - 07.2018

Cook: Appetizer Chef

Coolhand Luke’s
12.2015 - 01.2018

Short Order Cook

Denny’s Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2016

Building Service Worker

Associated Students, Inc.
09.2011 - 01.2014

Computer Technician

Paso Robles Tech
05.2010 - 08.2011

Cook: Appetizer Chef

Coolhand Luke’s
03.2010 - 01.2014

Guest Service Attendant (Front End Supervisor)

Target Corporation
10.2006 - 12.2009

Kitchen Manager

Paso’s Pizza Kitchen
01.2005 - 12.2007

Associates - Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Music Education

Cuesta College

High School Diploma - General Education

Paso Robles High School

Bachelors of Arts - Music Education

Arizona State University

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