Emily Doherty
Marrickville,NSW
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Bespoke & Grind Cafe, excelling in menu development and kitchen workflow management. Proven ability to train staff and enforce health standards while delivering high-quality meals in fast-paced environments. Reliable worker and a strong communicator with a focus on nutritional education and allergen awareness, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Cook
Bespoke & Grind Cafe
Marrickville, NSW
2016.02 - Current
- Developed and executed menu items, maintaining consistency with the cafe's culinary standards.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and food materials. Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
- Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
- Enforced strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen and work areas.
- Led team in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders.
- Analysed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labour and overhead.
- Cleaned and sanitised kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Collaborated with management to design healthy and nutritious menus and special dishes.
Events Coordinator & Children's Book Specialist
UNSW Bookshop
Randwick, NSW
2006.04 - 2020.10
- Coordinated events to enhance community engagement through both on-campus and off-campus literary activities.
- Successfully created partnerships with external events teams and academic bodies, expanding UNSW Bookshops' presence across multiple prominent Sydney locations.
- Directed operations for Children's Book sector by evaluating sales, trends, and stock levels.
- Initiated collaborative reading sessions for preschoolers across multiple campus childcare locations, engaging young children with the magic of Storytime.
- Ensured ongoing engagement by setting up and maintaining a library at each centre location whereafter I would attend the centres to conduct special Storytime events with preschoolers.
Cook
Satellite Cafe
Newtown, NSW
2014.09 - 2016.02
- Executed high-quality breakfast cooking under time constraints every weekend.
Floor Staff Member
Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
Newtown, NSW
2009.10 - 2010.10
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
Children's Book Specialist
Better Read Than Dead
Newtown, NSW
2004.10 - 2006.03
- Oversaw selection of books catered to young readers.
Childcare Centre Cook
The Crescent Childcare Centre
Reiby, NSW
2003.02 - 2004.08
- Prepared nutritional meals for children in infancy to primary school age during morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Supervised students and conducted activities in the after-school program.
- Implemented evaluation strategies to monitor learning and behavioral milestones for preschoolers
Education
Certificate IV - Animal Studies
TAFE
Ultimo, NSW2009-02
Diploma - Welfare
TAFE
Campbelltown2004-02
High School Diploma -
St Patricks High School
Campbelltown2002-11
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Ryde, NSWSkills
- Kitchen workflow management
- Menu development and recipe analysis
- Nutritional education
- Time management and multitasking
- Purchasing management
- Excellent communication
- Allergen awareness
Affiliations
- When not at work, I spend my spare time preparing nutritional, home-cooked meals for my dogs, and taking long walks with them in nature. I love exploring Sydney's culinary delights with my friends and family and maintain a rigorous health and fitness routine at my local gym.
Timeline
Main Cook
Bespoke & Grind Cafe
2016.02 - Current
Cook
Satellite Cafe
2014.09 - 2016.02
Floor Staff Member
Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
2009.10 - 2010.10
Events Coordinator & Children's Book Specialist
UNSW Bookshop
2006.04 - 2020.10
Children's Book Specialist
Better Read Than Dead
2004.10 - 2006.03
Childcare Centre Cook
The Crescent Childcare Centre
2003.02 - 2004.08
Certificate IV - Animal Studies
TAFE
Diploma - Welfare
TAFE
High School Diploma -
St Patricks High School
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW