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Alex Silva

Mount Brydges,Canada

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook's Assistant

Tia's Place
Strathroy, Ontario
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted in meal preparation and ingredient organization for a busy kitchen.
  • Maintained the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations daily.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Collaborated with chefs to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
  • Operated kitchen tools and equipment safely while adhering to health regulations.

Restaurant Manager

JEDAS
Strathroy, Ontario
04.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with kitchen and meal prep during peak hours, prepped ingredients, replenished condiments, and ensured all dishes were prepared to recipe standards while maintaining full compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Delivered food and beverages promptly, checked in with guests to ensure satisfaction, fulfilled additional requests, and resolved customer complaints professionally to maintain a positive dining experience.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs, helping customers navigate the menu, explaining specials, and offering knowledgeable recommendations based on ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Performed cashier duties, including processing payments, issuing receipts, and updating POS systems with pricing and daily specials; also monitored equipment and performed basic maintenance checks to ensure smooth operations.
  • Contributed to overall business success by creating new menu items based on customer feedback and trends, developing strategies to improve efficiency and satisfaction, and supporting a clean, safe, and customer-focused environment.

Concrete Laborer

Joe Silva
Strathroy, Ontario
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
  • Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
  • Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
  • Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.

Tool Rental Associate

Joe Silva
Strathroy, Ontario
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Ensured that all equipment was clean, maintained, tested and in safe working condition before renting it out.
  • Organized and stocked shelves with a variety of tools and supplies in an orderly fashion.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
  • Documented any damages or discrepancies found during the inspection process of rented tools.
  • Demonstrated proper use of safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Kept work area organized, neat, tidy and free from clutter at all times.
  • Assisted customers with selecting tools and equipment based on their individual needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross Catholic School
Strathroy, ON

Skills

  • Food preparation and sanitation
  • Customer service and engagement
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety compliance

Certification

Smart serve

Timeline

Cook's Assistant

Tia's Place
10.2024 - 03.2025

Restaurant Manager

JEDAS
04.2022 - 05.2024

Concrete Laborer

Joe Silva
06.2021 - 08.2023

Tool Rental Associate

Joe Silva
06.2019 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross Catholic School
Alex Silva