Proven Kitchen Hand with a track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, notably at Aces on Sunset. Skilled in operating kitchen equipment and ensuring food safety, I excel in fast-paced environments, demonstrating exceptional time management and teamwork abilities. Achieved a significant reduction in kitchen accidents through meticulous attention to sanitation practices.
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Aces on Sunset
12.2003 - 02.2004
Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Assisted in the clean up at the end of shifts which included sweeping, mopping, cleaning and wiping down of bench tops and rubbish removal.
Kitchen Hand
Cassagrain Winery Resturant
09.2003 - 12.2003
Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Education
Completed Year 11 -
Wauchope High School
Wauchope, NSW
Skills
Washing and cleaning and maintaining high standards of dishes, utensils and cooking equipment
Operating industrial dishwasher and kitchen cooking equipment such as grill and deep fryer
Making sure all bechtops and cooking equipment is clean and meets standards
Preparing salads garlic breads and cooking meats in advance ready for that shift
Assisting in the clean-up at the end of shifts such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning cooking equipment and rubbish removal