Alexia Ayala Blanco
Montreal,QC
Summary
Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Beatrice Catering
Montreal, Quebec
04.2023 - Current
- Managed food safety and sanitation practices in the kitchen.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Adapted recipes based on dietary restrictions and customer preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Real Mex Stone S.A. de C.V.
Tijuana, BC
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility in local market.
- Managed daily operations and staff scheduling for retail environment.
- Oversaw inventory management and stock replenishment processes consistently.
- Trained and mentored new employees on customer service best practices.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to attract customer attention effectively.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to ensure timely product availability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Hired, trained and managed sales staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Diploma - Basic Cooking
Culinary Art School
01.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor - International Relations
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Campus Tijuana)
Tijuana, Baja California 06.2012 - 01/2016
Técnico - Administración de Empresas
COBACH Siglo XXI
Tijuana, Baja CaliforniaSkills
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Dietary adaptation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Organization skills
- Focused and disciplined
- Kitchen organization
- International cuisine
- Positive and professional
- Food production management
- Adaptability in kitchen
Timeline
Cook
Beatrice Catering
04.2023 - Current
Diploma - Basic Cooking
Culinary Art School
01.2020 - 07.2020
Manager of Business Development and Sales
Real Mex Stone S.A. de C.V.
01.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor - International Relations
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Campus Tijuana)
06.2012 - 01/2016
Técnico - Administración de Empresas
COBACH Siglo XXI