Cohen Halley
New Lambton,NSW
Summary
Adept at elevating dining experiences, I honed my culinary and customer service skills at Crackling Roast, ensuring safety and quality in high-pressure environments. Specializing in efficient food preparation and sanitation, my proactive approach led to significant performance improvements, mastering both the art of function catering and the science of cleanliness.
Organized and dependable employee successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Crackling Roast
Adamstown, NSW
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Front of House Employee
Big Boi Asian Street Food
New Lambton
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
Kitchen Hand
Mockingbird Cafe
Hamilton, NSW
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Education
Year 12 - HSC
Lambton High School
Lambton, NSW10.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
Timeline
Cook
Crackling Roast
07.2022 - Current
Front of House Employee
Big Boi Asian Street Food
01.2022 - 01.2024
Kitchen Hand
Mockingbird Cafe
12.2021 - 07.2022
Year 12 - HSC
Lambton High School