Rebekah Alvear
Janesville,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Sandee’s Thai Fusion and HyVee Foods. Excelling in organized food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through effective team collaboration and training. Skilled in kitchen safety and sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering exceptional customer service. Passionate about creative menu development and problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Sandee’s Thai Fusion
Janesville, WI
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated meal preparation and organized ingredients to optimize kitchen efficiency.
- Supported head chef in executing daily menu items, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and workstations per health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and reduce wait times.
Chef
HyVee Foods
Janesville, WI
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and executed diverse menu items, ensuring high-quality standards and presentation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency and teamwork.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations and best practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff on equipment usage, cooking techniques, and operational procedures.
Cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
Janesville, WI
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Processed cash and credit transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in payments.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, enhancing their overall dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to adhere to safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order fulfillment during peak hours.
Cashier
Ace Hardware
Janesville, WI
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained new cashiers on company policies and customer service best practices.
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Implemented improvements in checkout procedures that increased transaction speed.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management for timely supply management.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
Janesville, WISkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen safety
- Menu supervision
- Food presentation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation practices
- Chef support
- Food storage
- Food waste reduction
- Food handling
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Workplace safety
- Creative thinking
- Team leadership
- Sweeping and mopping
- Chopping vegetables
- Problem-solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Cash register operation
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Sandee’s Thai Fusion
01.2024 - Current
Chef
HyVee Foods
02.2023 - 06.2024
Cashier
McDonald's Restaurant
09.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier
Ace Hardware
03.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Parker High School