Alexandra Peikou
Sydney
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing food service quality and kitchen efficiency, notably with Catering Industries. Excelled in customer satisfaction and culinary excellence, showcasing strong multitasking and food preparation skills. Achieved significant waste reduction, demonstrating a keen focus on safe food handling and organizational prowess.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Age Care Cook Assistant
Catering Industries
02.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Age Care Cleaner
Catering Industries
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Primary/ High School Canteen Cook
Daisy Galanis
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Improved safety standards through consistent compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Cafe Cook
Coffe and Co
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Exceeded expectations in customer service through prompt and accurate order fulfillment while maintaining a friendly demeanor, earning repeat business from satisfied patrons.
- Reduced food waste through careful portioning and proper storage techniques, contributing to cost-saving measures within the cafe.
- Stayed up-to-date on current culinary trends by attending workshops or seminars whenever possible, incorporating innovative ideas into daily tasks at the cafe.
- Delivered excellent taste experiences with expert seasoning techniques that highlighted natural flavors of fresh ingredients.
Private Hospital Cleaner
St Lucas Private Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2013
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of hospital rooms and common areas.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing prompt cleanup services after accidents or spills to minimize hazards and maintain safety standards.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors for exceptional attention to detail when conducting deep-cleaning projects throughout the hospital.
Education
No Degree - Secretary
Efklidis
Greece 06-1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Age Care Cook Assistant
Catering Industries
02.2020 - Current
Age Care Cleaner
Catering Industries
03.2019 - 02.2020
Primary/ High School Canteen Cook
Daisy Galanis
12.2017 - 02.2019
Cafe Cook
Coffe and Co
05.2015 - 11.2017
Private Hospital Cleaner
St Lucas Private Hospital
03.2009 - 07.2013
No Degree - Secretary
Efklidis
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