Highly adaptable Kitchen Hand with proven experience working in fast-paced food service environments. Prepares vegetables and sauces and creates from-scratch marinades and gravies. Avoids waste and spoilage to promote quality and maintain food safety standards. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
momento
Oran Park, New South Wales
12.2024 - Current
Assisted in preparing menu items according to recipe specifications.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Monitored food during the cooking process to avoid burning and undercooking.
Labeled and dated food products for safety.
Mixed ingredients for batter or dough.
Checked expiration dates of ingredients used in order to maintain freshness.
Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Collaborated with team members to promote consistent workflows and deliver food orders on time.
Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
Communicated with kitchen staff to complete orders quickly.
Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents.
Kept items warm until sold using heat lamps.
Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
Prepared garnishes for later use in meal production.
Maintained proper fryer temperature to ensure food safety standards were met.
Took initiative to clean up spills that occurred in the fryer station area.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
Adhered to health codes and regulations while preparing meals for customers.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Checked quality of food and kept track of old and new items to ensure freshness of ingredients.
Followed specific methods for food preparation and proper portioning.
Communicated effectively with other team members regarding customer orders.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Inspected cooked products for quality assurance before plating or serving.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Utilized appropriate personal protective equipment when working around hot oil.
Identified any potential hazards related to fryer usage or operation.
Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Followed specific instructions from supervisors when preparing food items.
Rotated stock items so that oldest product was used first.
Trade Assistant
EVN projects
Oran Park, New South Wales
05.2022 - Current
Operated machinery correctly and used proper gear to minimize safety concerns.
Checked measurements and dimensions to verify conformance with specifications.
Examined production issues to develop workarounds for non-standard designs.
Used drawings and fixtures to fabricate parts using angle grinders and shears.
Completed preventive maintenance on machinery to maintain durability and performance.
Used correct techniques, equipment and tools to restore Food equipment items.
Drilled holes and completed connections within precise tolerances.
Aligned components to exact positions for smooth assembly.
Used dimensional technical drawings to fabricate and assemble custom products.
Read and interpreted blueprints to select correct parts and hardware to complete assemblies.
Ground surfaces and cut parts to proper dimensions to prepare for welding. Aligned structural steel members in position to allow for successful riveting, bolting and welding.
Clamped, ground and bolted component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
•Followed welding and fabrication instructions on material selection, gas flow, voltage and other metrics.
Joined metal components and fastened attachments with skills in mig welding.
•Assisted Lead Welder in performing welding, brazing and cutting tasks across welding projects using various bracing and measurement tools such as calipers,
Education
Elderslie High School
Camden, NSW
11-2027
Skills
Inventory management
Menu planning
Team collaboration
Equipment cleaning
Food preparation
Kitchen equipment operation
Ingredient preparation
Meat and vegetable preparation
Sauce and dressing creation
Trash removal
Teamwork
Organizational skills
Prepare ingredients
Seafood preparation
Salad dressing preparation
Salad creation
Vegetable and fruit preparation
Dough kneading
Stock rotation
High volume dining
Food portioning
Pantry organization
Welding practices
Equipment maintenance
Blueprint reading
Problem solving
Time management aptitude
Continuous improvement
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
momento
12.2024 - Current
Trade Assistant
EVN projects
05.2022 - Current
Elderslie High School
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