Barbara Stover
Yeppoon,QLD
Work History
Cook/cooks Assist
Opal Aged Care
06.2011 - 01.2025
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Cafe Assistant
Paul’s Milk
02.2006 - 01.2011
Quality Control Officer
Australian Food Corporation
02.1999 - 02.2006
Skills
Support/ cover for the Head Chef
Reliability
Timeline
Cook/cooks Assist - Opal Aged Care
06.2011 - 01.2025
Cafe Assistant - Paul’s Milk
02.2006 - 01.2011
Quality Control Officer - Australian Food Corporation
02.1999 - 02.2006
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience