Alexandra Espinal
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Motivated and hardworking professional bringing many years of experience. Proficient in cleaning, sanitizing, and food handling procedures, as well as customer service strategies and health code requirements. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively with minimal supervision while quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
The Queen's Leg Local
Toronto, Ontario
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted Executive Chef in menu planning, recipe development and kitchen operations.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Managed food inventory, ordering and receiving of products from vendors.
- Assisted in developing recipes for special events and catering functions.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding service needs and best practices.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Modified existing recipes based on availability of ingredients and customer requests.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Senior Line Cook
Hurricane's Road House
Toronto, Ontario
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff regarding orders.
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests efficiently.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
Senior Line Cook
Kramer's Bar & Grill
Toronto, Ontario
03.2019 - 08.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation procedures.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
Education
GED -
St. Louis Adult Learning Centre
Waterloo, ON06-2016
St. Benedict C.S.S.
Cambridge, ON06-2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Recipe development
- Kitchen supervision
- Health and safety
- Adaptability
- Employee training
- Vendor relationship management
- Customer service
Certification
- Smart Serve Certified
- Food Handlers Certified
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
The Queen's Leg Local
08.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Line Cook
Hurricane's Road House
11.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Line Cook
Kramer's Bar & Grill
03.2019 - 08.2024
GED -
St. Louis Adult Learning Centre
St. Benedict C.S.S.
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