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Cooper Kummerow

Bundaberg

Summary

Dedicated and efficient Kitchen Hand with a proven track record at HSG Meals & Event under the leadership of Chef Dion Taylor, excelling in food preparation and kitchen maintenance. Demonstrated ability to enhance team collaboration and customer satisfaction, skillfully managing inventory rotation and employing knife handling expertise. Achieved significant reductions in food waste, underlining a commitment to excellence and a positive workplace attitude. Experienced in working with a number of different Chefs in my time at HSG Meals & Event.

Experienced with food preparation, dishwashing, and kitchen maintenance. Utilizes effective multitasking to support smooth kitchen operations and assist chefs. Knowledge of hygiene standards and safety protocols to ensure clean and organized kitchen environment.

Offering reliable and diligent work ethic, with strong focus on learning and development in kitchen environment. Brings understanding of basic food safety and sanitation practices, along with ability to follow instructions accurately. Ready to use and develop skills in food preparation and kitchen maintenance in an Apprentice role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Hand

HSG Meals & Event
09.2021 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.

Deli Worker

Woolworths Supermarket
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service at the deli counter.
  • Reduced food waste by monitoring product freshness and rotating stock effectively.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Front End Cashier

Woolworths, Suparland Plaza
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during checkout.
  • Maintained a well-organized and clean workstation, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
  • Supported stocking efforts by organizing shelves near the front end cashier area, maintaining a visually appealing presentation of merchandise.
  • Handled high volumes of transactions with accuracy, contributing to overall store sales goals.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies and ensuring financial integrity.

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland
QLD
08-2022

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Inventory rotation
  • Knife handling
  • Team collaboration
  • Dishwashing
  • Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude

Timeline

Deli Worker

Woolworths Supermarket
10.2023 - 12.2024

Front End Cashier

Woolworths, Suparland Plaza
05.2022 - 10.2023

Kitchen Hand

HSG Meals & Event
09.2021 - Current

Certificate III - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland
Cooper Kummerow