Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Adderson Riters

Yass,NSW

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Yass Country Kitchen, excelling in menu development and customer service. Proven expertise in food handling and sanitation practices, consistently enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality dishes. Adept at training staff and optimizing kitchen operations, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1

Responsible service of alcohol

4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cafe Cook

Yass Country Kitchen
06.2025 - Current
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
  • Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.

Grill cook

The Yass Soldiers Club
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
  • Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.

Appreciate Chef

Australian Hotel
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cooking

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
02.2021 - Current

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Order taking
  • Knife skills
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food handling
  • Cooking techniques
  • Frying
  • Meal preparation
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food presentation
  • Inventory tracking
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Grill expertise
  • Menu development
  • Grilling
  • Recipe creation
  • Portion control
  • Stock management
  • Allergy awareness
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Sauteing
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Dish preparation
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food preparation
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Cooking
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food storage
  • Staff training

Certification

A beer knowledge certification

A wine knowledge certification

A responsibility service of alcohol

Timeline

Cafe Cook

Yass Country Kitchen
06.2025 - Current

Grill cook

The Yass Soldiers Club
02.2025 - 04.2025

Certificate III - Commercial Cooking

Canberra Institute of Tech
02.2021 - Current

Appreciate Chef

Australian Hotel
02.2021 - 01.2025

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