P. Alejandra Laughinghouse
2133 Dixie Ave Punta Gorda ,FL
Summary
Efficient Food Production Worker with many years of experience quickly assembling food items to specification. Teamed with professionals to follow consistent, cost-effective and safe procedures for producing food. Performed set up and cleaning tasks quickly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pasta Maker, Pantry, Expedite
Mangia Mangia 900 Southard St
Key West, Florida
03.2024 - 09.2026
- Prepared fresh pasta dough for the restaurant kitchen at Southard Street location.
- Prepped sauces, fillings, and garnishes for daily service.
- Mixed, cut, and shaped pasta to ensure quality consistency and presentation.
- Inspected finished products to uphold quality standards and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Expedited food, coordinating orders between kitchen and servers to enhance service flow and accuracy.
Pantry Garde Manger-Pastry Chef
Bent Prop Bar and Grill
Cudjoe Key, FL
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Prepared pastries, tarts, and cakes for daily dessert service.
- Decorated desserts with glazes, icing, fruit, and chocolate accents.
- Monitored oven temperatures and baking times for consistent pastry quality.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures in pastry kitchen.
- Assisted in menu planning for all pastry items
- Prepared cold appetizers, salads, and garnishes for Bent Prop Bar and Grill.
- Maintained clean garde-manger station following Bent Prop Bar and Grill sanitation standards.
- Organized fresh ingredients, labeled storage, and rotated stock for daily service.
- Set up pantry station with sauces, dressings, and plated menu components.
- Coordinated with the kitchen team to time cold dishes during busy dinner rushes.
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding any changes or issues related to pantry operations.
- Cross trained on all stations, fryer, grill
Steward/Chef de Partie
Fishquest Charters
Key West, Florida
10.2015 - 10.2023
- Planned and executed menu for multi day private fishing excursions.
- Supported docking, loading, and turnaround tasks for charter operations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to all sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen area.
- Personally welcomed guests and helped find most suitable offerings through effective questioning.
- Adapted to various roles within the kitchen and dining area, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
Education
Diesel Mechanic - Marine Engineering
Florida Keys Community College
Key West, Florida 10.2017 - 10.2019
Certification
- State Food Safety Food Manager Certification verification #13405k-j6eb996
Timeline
Pasta Maker, Pantry, Expedite
Mangia Mangia 900 Southard St
03.2024 - 09.2026
Pantry Garde Manger-Pastry Chef
Bent Prop Bar and Grill
05.2023 - 04.2026
Diesel Mechanic - Marine Engineering
Florida Keys Community College
10.2017 - 10.2019
Steward/Chef de Partie
Fishquest Charters
10.2015 - 10.2023