Chrissie Penzikis
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8 years of experience working in fast-paced environments. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven time management and organisatonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Valo 500
12.2022
- Production kitchen, Service kitchen
Sous Chef
Est Ovest
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Opening and closing of kitchen, Set up of stations, Inventory management including produce and equipment, Training and delegating of staff, Writing of menus and daily specials, Costing of menu items, Cooking and preparation of food across all stations within kitchen, Monitoring equipment maintenance and sanitation of kitchen
Dog Groomer / Animal Attendant
Pooch Play Care
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for building and operating grooming services, Increased grooming customer base by 30%, Inventory management; ordering of chemicals and equipment, Providing exceptional customer service building strong customer relationships, Customer service enquires; face to face, over the phone and email, Sales and customer attention, Social media activity, Customer management using database; Petbooking, Merchant facilities including cash register, Daily reconciliation, Rostering and client scheduling, Structuring an effective grooming schedule each day, Giving daily reports to each customer, Consistently working in a timely manner with attention to detail
Chef
400 Gradi
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for opening/ closing of kitchen, Setup of stations, Inventory management including produce and kitchen equipment, Training and delegating front of house and kitchen staff, Evaluating potential new staff within trials, Costing menu items, Hand making pasta, Preparation and cooking of sauces/stocks, Cooking to service pan and pasta station items, Calling dockets from the pass/pasta station
Chef
Lalala
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Opening/closing of kitchen, Independently running service, Preparation of breakfast/cafe/restaurant food, Inventory management, Daily preparation/cooking of hot food/seasonal cafe salads, Daily baked goods, Developing and cooking commercial quantities of bain marie dishes, Creating and costing of menus
Chef
Karma and Crow
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chef
Blacksmiths Inn
01.2016 - 01.2018
Self-employed Dog Groomer
Pin – Up Puppies
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Veterinary nurse
Walkerville Vet
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC04.2024
Skills
- Purchasing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Resource Management
- Telephone Etiquette
- Administrative Tasks
- Record Preparation
References
Mario Zedda, Head Chef, Est Ovest, 0406541829 Olga Kokaliaris, Director, Lalala Osteria, 0411548113 Giuseppe Marra, Head Chef, 0403587144 Tessa Hodge, Manager, Pooch Play Care, 0433997662
Timeline
Chef
Valo 500
12.2022
Sous Chef
Est Ovest
12.2021 - 06.2023
Dog Groomer / Animal Attendant
Pooch Play Care
06.2020 - 11.2021
Chef
400 Gradi
01.2019 - 01.2020
Chef
Lalala
01.2018 - 12.2018
Chef
Karma and Crow
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chef
Blacksmiths Inn
01.2016 - 01.2018
Self-employed Dog Groomer
Pin – Up Puppies
01.2014 - 01.2018
Veterinary nurse
Walkerville Vet
01.2008 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Latrobe University
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