DALLAS BLACK-REED
Rockhampton
Summary
Adept Kitchen Hand with proven expertise in kitchen cleaning, maintenance, and food preparation, honed across roles at establishments like Park Avenue Hotel. Demonstrates exceptional team collaboration and a positive attitude, significantly enhancing kitchen efficiency and sanitation standards. Skilled in equipment cleaning and ingredient preparation, contributing to a safer, more productive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Park Avenue Hotel
11.2022 - 07.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
Kitchen Hand
The Bavarian
06.2022 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
Kitchen Hand
Royal Punjabi
12.2021 - 06.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
Garden Volunteer
Mick’s Mowing
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported garden maintenance staff with essential tasks such as watering plants and raking leaves to maintain cleanliness.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers on special projects to enhance overall garden appearance and functionality.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
Kitchen Hand
Puma Service Station
08.2018 - 09.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Education
Food Health & Safety Course
CTA
2023
RSA Certificate
Galaxy Training Australia
2022
Glenmore State High School
Rockhampton North, QLD12.2018
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Food Preparation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Dishwashing
- Equipment Cleaning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Trash Removal and Recycling
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Park Avenue Hotel
11.2022 - 07.2024
Kitchen Hand
The Bavarian
06.2022 - 09.2022
Kitchen Hand
Royal Punjabi
12.2021 - 06.2022
Garden Volunteer
Mick’s Mowing
05.2021 - 10.2021
Kitchen Hand
Puma Service Station
08.2018 - 09.2018
Food Health & Safety Course
CTA
RSA Certificate
Galaxy Training Australia
Glenmore State High School
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