Alejandro Roman
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
5
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Passionate Chef with hands-on experience in delivering high-quality dishes in fast-paced environments. Expertise in food safety and hygiene standards. Committed to continuous growth in culinary arts and achieving excellence in every kitchen.
Work History
Assistant Chef (Temp Agency)
1 Year 1 Month- Managed inventory by organizing and creating detailed lists of required items.
- Worked Pantry,Saute and Grill station when needed.
- Helped prepare meals and plated for each station for events and large parties.
Chef de Partie
4 Months- Worked at saute station, preparing and cooking various dishes.
- Prepared and cooked various types of cuisines according to recipes
- Cooked: Halibut, Scallops, Lamb, Duck, Ox tail, Short Rib
- Responsibilities: All Pasta Specials, Lamb, Short Ribs, Pasta & Inventory.
- Created daily specials to showcase culinary creativity and variety.
- Modified recipes to meet special dietary requests or allergy concerns.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate special dietary requests or allergy concerns.
- Managed inventory and conducted regular stock checks to maintain appropriate levels of ingredients.
Cook
1 Year 4 Months- Managed buffet station during breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Responsibilities: Cooking High quality food and providing excellent customer service.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain optimal kitchen operations.
- Ensured proper food quality and temperature control.
- Coordinated cooking schedules to ensure timely preparation of dishes for service.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered necessary supplies.
- Adhered to all safety guidelines and regulations in workplace.
- Prepared and cooked a diverse range of dishes for buffet service, catering to various customer preferences.
- Assessed customer feedback to make improvements.
Prep Cook/Cook (Seasonal 6 Day Event)
1 Year- Event Dates Attended: May 3rd-8th 2023 & April 29th-May 5th 2024
- Trimmed, cut, and portioned meat and seafood to ensure quality preparation for event dishes.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables to provide fresh ingredients for event recipes.
- Cooked entrees, side dishes and appetizers following established recipes during the event.
- Prepared multiple items simultaneously and coordinated cooking to deliver fresh, complete orders.
- Managed high volume of orders at station, consistently delivering quality dishes to meet event demands.
Pantry & Sauté
9 Months- Worked in pantry and sauté stations to prepare various dishes.
- Sauté responsibilities: Mash, Sea Bass, Salmon, Lobster, Oysters, and authentic pasta.
- Pantry responsibilities: Desserts, Salads and Sea Food Platters.
- Ensured timely service by preparing dishes efficiently.
- Oversaw quality assurance, minimizing errors
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment.
- Cross-trained to fill in for absent team members and cover kitchen needs.
Cook I
11 Months- Oversaw cooking stations specializing in sauté, tempura, and hibachi dishes.
- Ensured consistent quality and visual presentation of high volume orders under pressure.
- Prepared & Cooked Poultry, Beef, Skewers of different proteins, all kinds of seafood such as Shrimp, Oysters, Soft Shell Crab, King Crab, Salmon, and Sea Bass.
- Created sauces, purees & garnishes from scratch for each dish and for plating.
- Presented visually appealing plates that showcased both creativity and attention to detail.
- Worked in groups of 2 creating high-quality dishes simultaneously in a timely manner during service and events.
Education
High School Diploma
- Psychology
Skills
Efficient Decision Making
Visual Plating Techniques
Creative Food plating
Culinary creativity
Multitasking and organization
Knife techniques
Innovative Plating Styles
Adaptability
Communication
Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Chef (Temp Agency)
Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
06.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Chef de Partie
Dune by Laurent Tourondel
12.2024 - 04.2025Read More
Cook
NCL Cruise Line
06.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Prep Cook/Cook (Seasonal 6 Day Event)
Do & Co F1 Event
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Pantry & Sauté
The Capital Grille
03.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Cook I
Kuro The Hard Rock Guitar Hotel
03.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Kieser University College
from Psychology
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Flanagan High School
High School Diploma
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