Kilie Lewis
Goulburn,NSW
Summary
Motivated kitchen leader offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. Energetic culinary professional with flair for creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Dynamic leader in fast-paced restaurant settings with natural skill for customer service. Talented individual skilled in preparing and cooking variety of dishes quickly and efficiently while meeting customer expectations. Manages large-scale food orders and successfully coordinates multiple meal items at once. Brings extensive knowledge of various food and beverage items and preparation methods. Inventive multitasks and remains calm under pressure. Upholds high level of accuracy and quality control in food preparation. Displays excellent customer service skills to interact positively with customers and provide memorable dining experiences. Motivated expertly works with deep fryers, grills and ovens. Experienced in managing kitchen staff, delegating tasks and preparing food according to strict health and safety standards. Excels in high-volume culinary environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Order Cook
Charcoal Chicken
05.2020 - Current
- Proactively addressed customer concerns or complaints, working to find satisfactory solutions in a timely manner.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for increased variety and appeal.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
Old Hume Cafe
Chef
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Exceeded performance standards consistently by managing caseloads efficiently while maintaining exceptional levels of care quality for all clients served.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health at home.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Rivers
Second Manager
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Paragon Cafe
Waitressing/Barista
06.2006 - 02.2014
- Recorded specifics of machine malfunctions for delegation to maintenance and repair personnel.
- Hired, trained, motivated, evaluated and supervised staff and offered guidance and resources to accomplish job and department objectives.
- Monitored and coordinated activities of cage personnel to maintain integrity of cage funds.
Manager/Canteen
West Goulburn School
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Charcoal Chicken
Short Order Cook
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Alibaba
Second Manager
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Green Grocer
Pizza
11.2001 - 12.2005
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Short Order Cook
Charcoal Chicken
06.1995 - 11.2001
- Proactively addressed customer concerns or complaints, working to find satisfactory solutions in a timely manner.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Developed new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for increased variety and appeal.
- Prepared meals according to customer specifications.
- Ensured optimal food quality by regularly inspecting ingredients for freshness and taste before use.
- Maximized sales potential by properly prepping, storing, and rotating food products.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Implemented time-saving measures that allowed for quicker order turnaround without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Contributed to positive workplace environment by fostering strong relationships with co-workers and supporting team efforts toward shared goals.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created innovative recipes to increase customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Operated and maintained grills, fryers and other cooking equipment.
- Checked freshness and quality of ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goulburn High School
Goulburn, NSW11.1994
Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Frying and sautéing
- Menu Memorization
- OSHA Guidelines
- Efficient multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Health Inspections
- Ingredients Preparation
- Order Accuracy
- Kitchen Organization
- Food Handler Certification
- Creativity in Cooking
- Ingredient handling
- Food presentation
- POS Terminal Operation
- Garnishing dishes
- Ingredient Preparation
- Delegating Tasks and Duties
- Allergen awareness
- Inventory Restocking
- Meat Production
- Quality Assessment
- Cooking techniques
- Special dietary needs
- Knife Skills
- Waste Reduction
- Payment Processing
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Management
- Food safety knowledge
- Supply Restocking
- Sauce preparation
- Work under pressure
- Baking and broiling skills
- Cooking
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Recipe Adherence
- Fast food preparation
- Food Preparation
- Food Plating
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Staff Management
- Plating
- Weighing and Measuring
- Menu Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Supply Ordering
- Temperature Control
- Kitchen Operations
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Grill Expertise
- Portion Control
- Recipe Adaptation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Supervision and leadership
- Verbal Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Organization
- Team Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Timeline
Short Order Cook
Charcoal Chicken
05.2020 - Current
Old Hume Cafe
Chef
01.2019 - 06.2020
Rivers
Second Manager
03.2014 - 03.2015
Charcoal Chicken
Short Order Cook
10.2006 - 05.2008
Paragon Cafe
Waitressing/Barista
06.2006 - 02.2014
Manager/Canteen
West Goulburn School
02.2006 - 12.2010
Alibaba
Second Manager
01.2006 - 10.2006
Green Grocer
Pizza
11.2001 - 12.2005
Short Order Cook
Charcoal Chicken
06.1995 - 11.2001
High School Diploma -
Goulburn High School
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