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
201 Spring St. Paso Robles, CA. 93446
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.
San Luis Obispo, CA
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
Templeton, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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
Tempe, AZ
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.
San Luis Obispo, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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
Paso Robles, CA
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, Arizona12.2024
Associates - Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities and Music Education
Cuesta College
Paso Robles, CA01.2013
High School Diploma - General Education
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA01.2006
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