Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Penelope's Sydney
11.2023 - Current
Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
Retail Assistant
Coles Supermarket
05.2018 - 01.2024
Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Customer Service
SUBWAY®Restaurants
10.2019 - 12.2021
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Kitchen hand
Spice Temple
04.2017 - 07.2018
Doing various tasks such as clearing up, tidying, restocking, ordering and washing
Assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries
Keeping the storeroom organised and safe
Washing and cleaning utensils and dishes
Preparation to cut vegetable, lobster, crab, ect
Washing up a large volume of different sized pots and pans
Making sure that dishes are stored away properly
Collecting rubbish and general kitchen waste and then disposing of it
Enforcing a high standard of health and safety rules in the kitchen area.
Payroll Assistant
Hospitality Training Academy
09.2016 - 03.2017
Keep the employees payroll data interface updated and fully maintained
Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Develop and maintain a filing system
General administrative support: file, organize and mail outgoing orders
Prepare and present reports; draft policies and procedures; respond to requests for information
Gathering and analyzing data; preparing narrative reports and performing numerical analysis
Prioritizing and scheduling workload to ensure completion when faced with deadlines or emergencies.
Kitchen Hand
Nick’s Bar and Grill
09.2016 - 11.2016
Ensured wet mess was cleared
Maintained overall cleanliness in kitchen
Learnt clear concise verbal communication
Learnt how to work as an effective part of a team and as an individual.