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Max Adler

Syosset,NY

Summary

I am a 20 year old culinary student with passion and dedication for Culinary Arts. I am seeking placement for my externship for the Institute of Culinary Education with the hopes of eventually gaining full-time employment. I am currently unemployed and available to start as soon as I complete my Culinary Arts program on April 1st. I am required to start my externship by April 7th. I have been cooking since I was a young child and have discovered a true love for the culinary world that I am eager to pursue as my career. I thrive in fast-paced environments, work well with a team, and am always willing to help wherever needed in the kitchen. I am experienced in handling high-quantity orders while maintaining quality and efficiency. Im fully willing and open to working any hours and days necessary to gain hands-on experience and continue developing my skills. I am hardworking, adaptable, and excited to contribute to a dynamic kitchen team while learning from industry professionals!

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Associate, Bakery Clerk, Cashier

Iavarone Brothers
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
  • Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
  • Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.

Barista/Bakery Clerk/Server Assistant

The Gourmet Whaler
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma - Career Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
06-2025

College Credits - Hospitality And Nutrition

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

High School Diploma -

Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Team coordination
  • Kitchen operations
  • Industry knowledge
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Attention to detail
  • Cash register operation
  • POS systems operation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Catering Associate, Bakery Clerk, Cashier

Iavarone Brothers
06.2023 - 06.2024

Barista/Bakery Clerk/Server Assistant

The Gourmet Whaler
10.2021 - 03.2022

Culinary Arts Diploma - Career Culinary Arts

Institute of Culinary Education

College Credits - Hospitality And Nutrition

Nassau Community College

High School Diploma -

Cold Spring Harbor High School
Max Adler