Jonathan Alexander
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Founder & Executive Chef specializing in Latin Caribbean cuisine, delivering unique culinary experiences that engage and awaken the palate. Recognized as the first African-American culinary company at a major fair, serving a diverse clientele including high-profile celebrities. Committed to quality, innovative recipe development, and fostering meaningful connections through food.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
LBOE Catering
Staten Island, USA
10.2018 - Current
- Developed recipes and ensured food quality consistently exceeded client standards.
- Led recruitment and interviewing processes to select skilled chefs, aligning team capabilities with company standards.
- Recruited and managed staff members for event management, ensuring seamless execution of events.
Culinary Instructor
I will graduate
New York, Ny
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Instructed students on food safety, sanitation, and proper kitchen practices, fostering a safe and hygienic learning environment.
- Facilitated hands-on cooking demonstrations, enriching student learning through practical application of culinary techniques.
- Hosted culinary events like international culture days, promoting cultural awareness and diversity in culinary education.
Wits chef
Wellness in the Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals with fresh, seasonal ingredients, enhancing student health and wellness in school programs.Collaborated with educators to develop healthy menus aligned with wellness standards.Trained kitchen staff on food safety practices and proper cooking techniques, ensuring compliance with health regulations and improving kitchen standards.Designed engaging cooking demonstrations that educated students about healthy eating, fostering a culture of nutrition awareness among the school community.Implemented waste reduction strategies to promote sustainability in meal preparation.
- Developed nutritious recipes aligned with wellness and nutrition standards.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate cooking lessons into school programs.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
Executive Chef/Owner
LBOE Takeout
Staten Island, USA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure optimal stock levels
- Created innovative recipes to enhance offerings
- Prepared, plated, and delivered customer orders to meet high standards
Executive Chef
Parish
New York, USA
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed recipes and hosted client tastings to showcase culinary offerings
- Inventory maintenance including ordering of missing product and quality of products ordered was up to company standard
- Conducted staff recruitment to fill open positions & Managed payroll processing for employee compensation
Lead Cook/Supervisor
Au Cheval
New York, USA
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed recipes to adhere to company guidelines and maintain food quality
- Attended and led board meetings leading to the adoption of an action plan by the board to ensure quality of work
- Provided guests with entertainment and education on food options and ingredients on their Dining Experience and information on food ingredients
Line Cook/Prep Cook
ANDO
New York, USA
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured food cleanliness and preparation met company standards for quality. food to company standards
- Adhered to company guidelines to maintain quality of recipes during seasonal menu changes
- Contributed to recipe development by testing and refining existing recipes. the Development of Recipes including but not limited to existing recipes & products
Education
Culinary Arts -
City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Culinary experience
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Food handling
- Kitchen management
- Quality control
- Cost management
- Menu planning
- Restaurant operations
- Event planning
- Catering
- Fine dining
- POS
- Leadership
- Team management
- Management
- Supervision
- Payroll
- Customer service
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
- Service management
- Restaurant experience
- Food industry
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Culinary Instructor
I will graduate
10.2025 - 06.2026
Wits chef
Wellness in the Schools
08.2024 - 06.2025
Executive Chef/Owner
LBOE Takeout
11.2019 - 04.2020
Executive Chef
Parish
06.2019 - 11.2019
Executive Chef
LBOE Catering
10.2018 - Current
Lead Cook/Supervisor
Au Cheval
02.2018 - 05.2019
Line Cook/Prep Cook
ANDO
03.2017 - 09.2017
Culinary Arts -
City University of New York, College of Staten Island