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Ashley Berry

Longwarry,VIC

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Fonda Mexican
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Food Waiter

Higher Order
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Cook

McDonald's
12.2017 - 09.2021
  • Kept high maintenance will of equipment by cleaning them each night.
  • Cleaning dishes, floors and detail cleaning.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Cooked food quickly to complete order food together and serve hot.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order
  • Dealing with large amount of people on the weekend when clubs were open.

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

William Angliss Institute
Melbourne, VIC
07.2018

High School Diploma -

Marist-Sion College
Warragul, VIC
12.2017

Skills

  • Product Rotations
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Vendor Relations
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Inventory Control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • PPE Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Food Handlers Certification
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Planning
  • Staff Supervision
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Food Safety
  • Problem-Solving

referrals

McDonald's managers


Brandon Lawrence

Phone number: 0474352159

Email: bickleman1@gmail.com


Lou Guerin

Phone Number: 0409738258

Email: lewis_guerin28@hotmail.com


Fonda Mexican managers


Johnny

Phone Number: 047789238


Gerardo

Phone Number: 0421995660

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Fonda Mexican
12.2022 - 04.2024

Food Waiter

Higher Order
11.2021 - 12.2021

Cook

McDonald's
12.2017 - 09.2021

Certificate III - Hospitality

William Angliss Institute

High School Diploma -

Marist-Sion College

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