“Alexa’s natural knack for overall dish composition is one of a kind.

Strong palate & deliciously unique flavour combinations? Check. 

Eye for visually stunning techniques? Check. 

Fervor and loyalty towards her team? Check.

Alexa is a triple threat, with experience cooking, expediting, & working (all) front of house positions. She views the restaurant with a wide scope while working with incredible attention to detail.

She accomplishes her large list of responsibilities for a busy, upscale restaurant, doing so while maintaining a consistently high bar with poise. 

Her appreciation for critiques & problem solving sets her apart, making her a strong asset to any team. She’s got an innate vision for melding textures & flavors in visually stunning ways at such an early point in her career… truly a force to be reckoned with. I look forward to watching her journey continue and expect nothing less than humble excellence from this talented chef.”

Melissa Barham

Owner & General Manager

Lodgepole North American Kitchen

Moscow, Idaho

“in four years, I’ve seen Alexa go from support staff to server to bartender to pantry chef to pastry chef. soaking up experiences, adding her own personality to it all. her ability to synthesize ideas & standards are second to none. her determination & flexibility are her hallmarks. no one is going to out-work her. teammate, leader, raconteur, I don’t have the language to fully summarize her. it’s been a pleasure working with her, watching her grow, and, duh: feasting on her desserts.”

M. Lewis

Sommelier/Front of House Manager

Lodgepole North American Kitchen

Moscow, Idaho

“It’s almost 5 a.m. and Alexa and I are about to get started on our workday in my organic backpacking food facility. Why 5 a.m.? Alexa, a former employee, has a full-time job else where as a pastry chef but when I appealed to her to lend a hand because another employee had quit unexpectedly, her can-do, will-do nature came shining through, making for a long workweek for her. Alexa started working for me when she was in high school and that’s when I knew--this kid was destined for greatness. Her extraordinary eye for detail, her compassion, her go-the-extra-mile attitude and work ethic has never once failed to show up.”

MaryJane Butters

MaryJanesFarm

Moscow, Idaho

“Alexa came to our company in the midst of overwhelming orders of dry food at the beginning of the pandemic. She arrived every day with a smile under her mask that reflected in her eyes. Her steadiness and positive attitude helped our organization navigate the pandemic. Later that year Alexa showed her strength in recipe development by creating 5 new dishes for our backpacking food line that continue to sell well.”

Brian Ogle

Production Manager

MaryJanesFarm

Moscow, Idaho