Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
ALYESKA RICHARDS

ALYESKA RICHARDS

second year apprentice chef
Central Coast,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Apprentice Chef with proficiency in various cooking techniques, including roasting and seasoning. Sound knowledge of all kitchen equipment such as knife use and pots and pan use. Adept at monitoring and promoting kitchen hygiene and safety practices. Business-savvy and friendly with exceptional organizational traits.

In all honesty i just want to learn more skills than where i am now. For being a 2 year apprentice i feel like i don't know as much as i should and would really like to get out there, learn and experience to the best of my knowledge and and be taught new things everyday.

Overview

2
2

Years of chef experience

Work History

Apprentice Chef Second Year

Muimui's Cafe
Kincumber, NSW
07.2022 - Current
  • Used commercial baking and cooking equipment.
  • Handled presentation standards and portion control requirements.
  • Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Checked food portioning for optimal presentation and cost control.
  • Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Cooked and plated a variety of different food items

All Round General Worker

Hungry Wolf's
Terrigal, Nsw
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Used/Maintained specific equipment to cut specific cheese's and other ingredients
  • Made/Prepared lots of dough batches on the go
  • Ran ingredients up to cooks when needed
  • Took lots of phone calls and counter orders on the go
  • Hand wrote all the orders
  • Prepped/maintained delivery staff made sure there orders were right, right address/ change
  • Did what i could when i could/ multi-tasked alot
  • Closed every night

Education

Didn't Finish So That I Could Become A Chef - School

Erina-high School, Erina
01.2022

Skills

  • Cooking Procedures
  • Excellent Business Sense
  • Business-Savvy
  • Measuring and Portioning
  • Cleanliness and Sanitation
  • Ingredient Set up
  • Basic Cooking Methods
  • Meal Preparation
  • Kitchen Assistance
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • High Hygienic Standards
  • Culinary Experience
  • Waste Control
  • Grilling and Deep Frying Skills
  • Dish Preparation
  • Effective Communications

Timeline

Apprentice Chef Second Year - Muimui's Cafe
07.2022 - Current
All Round General Worker - Hungry Wolf's
01.2021 - 12.2023
Erina-high School - Didn't Finish So That I Could Become A Chef , School
ALYESKA RICHARDSsecond year apprentice chef