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Alexander Weaver

Casa Grande

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Olive Garden, excelling in food preparation and quality assurance. Proven ability to train teams, optimize workflows, and maintain high standards of food safety. Skilled in recipe adherence and communication, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. Passionate about delivering delicious meals with attention to detail. Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers. Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
Oro Valley
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Trained new cooks on menu items and preparation techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
  • Coordinated with servers to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
  • Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
  • Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.

Lead Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
Oro Valley
05.2017 - 08.2022
  • Trained new cooks on food safety and kitchen procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and cleanliness standards.
  • Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
  • Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.

Cook

Lumber Jack Burger
Molalla
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Prepared ingredients for burger assembly and other menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
  • Assisted in cooking burgers according to company recipes and standards.
  • Followed safety protocols for food handling and storage procedures.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, including grills and fryers, with care.
  • Participated in daily inventory checks to manage ingredient supplies.
  • Assisted in plating dishes for customer presentation and service readiness.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.

Short Order Cook

Roakes
Milwaukie
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Prepared diverse menu items quickly and efficiently for high-volume service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen to ensure safety standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely to enhance cooking efficiency and quality.
  • Followed recipes accurately to ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
  • Prepared and cooked food items such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, french fries, fried chicken, and other menu items according to established recipes.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Stocked refrigerators with meats, cheeses and condiments for use in preparing short order meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sweeping and mopping floors; washing walls; cleaning shelves, tables and equipment.

Education

Culinary - Culinary Arts

Portland Art Institue
Portland, OR
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Jackson Campas Oregon City High
Oregon City, OR
06-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Recipe adherence
  • Kitchen inventory
  • Food safety compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Customer service
  • Quality assurance
  • Attention to detail
  • Workflow optimization
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Meal preparation
  • International cuisine
  • Knife skills
  • Food handling safety
  • Cooking techniques
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Temperature control
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Quality control
  • Food safety procedures
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Certification

  • Culinary Degree
  • Serve Safe Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Denny's Restaurants Franchise Association
08.2021 - 12.2022

Lead Cook

Olive Garden Restaurant
05.2017 - 08.2022

Cook

Lumber Jack Burger
01.2015 - 01.2017

Short Order Cook

Roakes
01.2012 - 01.2015

Culinary - Culinary Arts

Portland Art Institue

High School Diploma -

Jackson Campas Oregon City High

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University

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