Darice Moss
Gilgandra
Summary
Dynamic cook with a proven track record at Warren Multi Purpose Hospital, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in knife skills and kitchen organization, I significantly reduced food waste while enhancing meal presentation. Committed to high standards of hygiene and teamwork, I consistently delivered exceptional dining experiences.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Warren Multi Purpose Hoapital
03.2021 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Implemented rotating menu concept, keeping dining experience fresh and engaging for regular customers.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Cook Bar Staff
Collie Hotel
06.2017 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
- Implemented rotating menu concept, keeping dining experience fresh and engaging for regular customers.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons, resulting in increased repeat business and loyalty.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints, resolving issues professionally and courteously.
- Provided exceptional service to large groups during events, coordinating drink orders efficiently for timely delivery.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bathurst High
Bathurst, NSW12-1977
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
- Effective planner
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Ingredient selection
- Order delivery practices
- Food presentation talent
- Menu planning
- Food pairing
- Recipe development
- Operations management
- Food trends awareness
- Ingredient inspection
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety compliance
- Food storage
- Stock management
- Temperature control
- Special diets
- Regional cuisine
- Recipe-based cooking
- Dish preparation
- High volume production capability
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Dietary restriction support
- Focused and disciplined
- Health code adherence
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Avid Reader
- Historical Exploration
- Reading
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Camping
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Road Trips
Timeline
Cook
Warren Multi Purpose Hoapital
03.2021 - 12.2024
Cook Bar Staff
Collie Hotel
06.2017 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Bathurst High
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