Alex Calderon
Edmonton ,AB
Summary
Motivated cook helper with 16 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Mary Browns
Edmonton , AB
01.2023 - Current
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cook
The turning Point Restaurant
Golden, BC
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Cook's Assistant
Continental Hotel
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
09.2010 - 11.2019
- Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
- Prepared food for service based on daily specials and chef's needs.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches according to customer's orders or supervisor's instructions and approved procedures.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Food preparation and service for various specials events.
- Properly use and maintain all kitchen equipment.
Cook
Mamby S. A.
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Clean the kitchen and work equipment.
- In charge of designing a weekly menu.
- Handle food while maintaining high standards of quality.
Cook Helper
Locos X El Futbol
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Properly label and date all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu development and implementation of banquet menus.
- Establish and oversee the production of bulk foods for supported outlets.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.
Call Assessor
American Call Center
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Improve the quality and consistency of customer communications and ensure customer’s expectations are met.
- Perform customer service goes through multi-channel, giving the customer the possibility to reach through the channel with which they feel most comfortable: chat, email, web, telephone and social networks.
- Respond to the customer claims and manage them according to the established protocol to give them a quick and professional response.
Polifuntional Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Pack line, wrapping and bagging food making sure the customers order is correct
- Wash dishes, made sure they were all ready to be used the following day.
- Cleaned the lobby, restrooms and kitchen consistenly.
- Cooked recipe, prepared the side dishes, used fryers, ovens and grills.
Warehouseman Assistant
La Universal.
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
04.2000 - 06.2000
- Oversee integrity and accuracy of all product leaving the warehouse during active shifts.
- Inspect and research inventory discrepancies.
- Monitored all incoming and outgoing pallets for bad wood.
Warehouse Assistant
Pycca
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
10.1999 - 12.1999
- Used item numbers to properly stock warehouse.
- Stoked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout and displays.
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
- Operate pc and windows 98 base computer system whit a high level accuracy.
Warehouse Assistant
Mi Jugueteria.
Guayaquil - Ecuador, Guayas
10.1998 - 12.1998
- Stocked and stored warehouse with equipment and supplies.
- Lift and move merchandise between staging areas and warehouse racks.
- Observe and follow all safety policies and regulations at all times.
- Note and report discrepancies and apparent damages of toys received. Moved materials inside the warehouse by means of a pallet jack.
Education
Certificate of Completion. - English Language
International House
Guayaquil - Ecuador06.2016
Technologist - Gastronomy
Tecnológico Superior Sudamericano
Guayaquil - Ecuador02.2009
High School Diploma -
Medardo Ángel Silva.
Guayaquil - Ecuador01.1997
Skills
- Cleaning and organization
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Focused and disciplined
- Team-oriented
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Mary Browns
01.2023 - Current
Cook
The turning Point Restaurant
01.2020 - 10.2020
Cook's Assistant
Continental Hotel
09.2010 - 11.2019
Cook
Mamby S. A.
06.2010 - 08.2010
Cook Helper
Locos X El Futbol
06.2007 - 05.2008
Call Assessor
American Call Center
06.2006 - 01.2007
Polifuntional Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2001 - 06.2005
Warehouseman Assistant
La Universal.
04.2000 - 06.2000
Warehouse Assistant
Pycca
10.1999 - 12.1999
Warehouse Assistant
Mi Jugueteria.
10.1998 - 12.1998
Certificate of Completion. - English Language
International House
Technologist - Gastronomy
Tecnológico Superior Sudamericano
High School Diploma -
Medardo Ángel Silva.
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