Alexander Leon
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with experience in food preparation and inventory management. Known for leading team initiatives to optimize kitchen workflows and ensure food safety standards, contributing to a seamless dining experience for guests.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Carbon Beach Club Malibu Beach Inn
Malibu
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality dishes following the chef's specifications and standards.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and tools.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout theshift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow.
Lead Prep/Line Cook
Second Home
Los Angeles
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared ingredients and components for daily menu items.
- Led team meetings to align project goals and expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance kitchen workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and ordering ingredients efficiently.
Prep cook/ Pantry
Lavo Restaurant
Beverly Hills
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins.
- Assisted chefs with plating and garnishing dishes according to restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations during busy shifts.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA08-2022
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Kitchen workflow optimization
- Team leadership
- Food safety compliance
- Collaboration skills
- Staff training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Carbon Beach Club Malibu Beach Inn
04.2024 - Current
Lead Prep/Line Cook
Second Home
10.2022 - 04.2024
Prep cook/ Pantry
Lavo Restaurant
06.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Santa Monica College