Ebony Reynolds
Lavington,NSW
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Chef with a proven track record at Astor, excelling in food safety and sanitation while delivering exceptional customer service. Expert meal preparation, I effectively trained kitchen hand staff to thrive under pressure, ensuring high-quality dishes that cater to diverse dietary needs. Passionate about culinary excellence and team collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Astor
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Kitchen Hand
Brady’s Rail Way Hotel
01.2022 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Kitchen Hand
Springdale Hights
02.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
Education
Year 10 - High School
Indie
Albury, NSW04.2021
Year 9 - High School
Murray High School
Lavington, NSW2020
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Frying techniques
- Food pairing
Certification
Cert 3 in commercial cookery and food preparation
Timeline
Chef
Astor
08.2022 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Brady’s Rail Way Hotel
01.2022 - 03.2022
Kitchen Hand
Springdale Hights
02.2021 - 12.2021
Year 10 - High School
Indie
Year 9 - High School
Murray High School
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