Chama Grace Chama
Adelaide
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Friendly & Graceful Care Services
08.2022 - Current
- Creation of seasonal menus for clients
- Support participants in meal preparation
- Cooking and freezing meals
- Shopping with clients and buying menu ingredients.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Chef/Assistant Cook
Agency Work
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked as Chef, Assistant Cook, or Kitchen Hand in various Aged Care facilities.
- Managed to cover breakfast & dinner shifts helping prepare meals with different dietary requirements.
- Prepared a variety of salads and sandwiches as per the residents preferences.
- Carried out other duties as required.
Chef
Meals on Wheels
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared pastries and other desserts.
- Packaged meals for freezing.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Catering Assistant
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Breakfast preparation
- Preparation of over 150 desserts per day.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Dry store and Cold room restocking
- Main food service to patients
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Food Service Assistant
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Preparation of hot breakfast for over 200 guests and setting up buffet area.
- Served Coffee before and during food service
- Helped resolve minor customer complaints while serving food.
- Cleared and cleaned food service areas.
- Cold room & Dry store restocking.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality &Events Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA05.2026
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Salford College
City Of Adelaide05.2021
Skills
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service
- Good Arithmetic skills
- Leadership Skills Ability
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Customer Service Delivery – Certificate
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Work Health & Safety Certificates
Values
Honesty, Dependability and Courage
References
- Ritesh Yadav, Savoury Chef, Meals On Wheels, 0425209353
- Donald Msapenda, Human Resource Manager, Friendly & Graceful Care Services, 0428842209, donald@friendlyservices.com.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Catering
- Organizing
- Reading
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Travelling
Catering
I enjoy catering for small events of different interests and age groups.
Organising
I have a strong affinity for maintaining order and take pleasure in effectively organizing individuals, spaces, activities, and programs to ensure seamless execution.
Timeline
Cook
Friendly & Graceful Care Services
08.2022 - Current
Chef/Assistant Cook
Agency Work
05.2022 - 12.2023
Chef
Meals on Wheels
08.2020 - 05.2022
Catering Assistant
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Food Service Assistant
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Tourism Hospitality &Events Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Salford College
- Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Customer Service Delivery – Certificate
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Work Health & Safety Certificates
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