K. Alex-Avery Domingo (he/him)
Danbury,Connecticut
Summary
Took an interest in the culinary arts in high school when I took two culinary classes. In these classes, I honed my skills in preparing food, mostly breakfast, lunch, and other foods such as bread, homemade pasta, and sauces. I Demonstrated the ability to adapt and solve problems creatively, underlining my commitment to culinary excellence and teamwork. I also had a seasonal position at Stew Leonard's in the BBQ department. In this position I packaged, priced, and displayed products showcasing meticulous attention to detail and efficiency in the quantity of products needed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Assistant
BBQ
Danbury, CT
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Priced and packaged food products quickly and efficiently
- Streamlined kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Collaborated closely with the sous chef on packaging foods to restaurant branding guidelines.
- Upheld high-quality presentation standards for display cases, contributing to a consistently memorable shopping experience for guests.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Culinary Student
Culinary I And Culinary II
Danbury, CT
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Mastered essential kitchen equipment operation, ensuring safe and proper usage for optimal results.
- Supported catering efforts for campus events such as fundraisers, meetings, or receptions by assisting in menu planning, prep work, cooking, serving, setup, or teardown responsibilities when required.
- Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
- Strengthened time management skills by completing assigned tasks within tight deadlines during high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills during unexpected situations in the kitchen, adapting recipes or techniques as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Danbury, CT 05.2025
Skills
- Sanitation Practices
- Dishwasher Operation
- Safe Food Handling
- Attention to Detail
- Recipe Adherence
- Weighing and Measuring
- Standards Compliance
Timeline
Culinary Assistant
BBQ
12.2023 - 01.2024
Culinary Student
Culinary I And Culinary II
08.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Arts -
Naugatuck Valley Community College