Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level sous chef or excecutive chef position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook, Kitchen Prep Cook
Round Hill Pizza, and Poke Pokay
Agnes Water, QLD
12.2021 - Current
Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
Stocked kitchen with supplies such as food ingredients and cooking utensils.
Weighed out ingredients for recipes accurately using scales provided.
Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
Plated finished dishes according to presentation guidelines set by head chef.
Kept up-to-date with new cooking techniques, recipes and industry trends.
Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
Cooked meats, fish, vegetables and other foods according to recipes or customer's orders.
Notified manager immediately if any problems arose in the kitchen area.
Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Expedited orders to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Assisted in menu planning, portion control, and waste reduction techniques.
Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
Utilized various cooking techniques including sautéing, grilling, frying, and baking.
Participated in ongoing culinary training workshops for professional development.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer requests.
Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills, fryers, broilers, steam kettles, to ensure proper cooking times.
Communicated effectively with team members about daily tasks assignments schedule changes special requests.
Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
Ensured that all food items were prepared according to established recipes and standards.
Prepared ingredients for meals according to recipes and menus.
Cleaned, washed, and cut raw meats, vegetables, fruits, and other food items prior to cooking or serving.
Tasted all prepared dishes to check flavor quality before serving.
Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
Helped train and develop new talent.
Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
Managed inventory control, minimizing food waste and costs.
Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were met daily.