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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jade Martin

Catherine Hill Bay,NSW

Summary

Reliable worker skilled in quickly and efficiently preparing food for service. Proven ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

COOK/KITCHEN HAND

the lambton park hotel
06.2022 - Current
  • Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness
  • Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality
  • Developed creative garnishes and presentations to enhance customer experiences
  • Prepared variety of dishes using industrial kitchen equipment
  • Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating
  • Adjusted food preparation techniques to accommodate for changing dietary needs
  • Portioned food before cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
  • Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods
  • Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly
  • Washed and sanitized hands throughout shift, promoting food safety and health requirements
  • Observed proper plate presentation and garnish setup to meet plating requirements
  • Loaded dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines
  • Operated industrial ovens, stoves and grills to prepare food

KITCHEN HAND/COOK

The Northern Star Hotel
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction
  • Plated hot meals and salads in aesthetically pleasing arrangements

MACHINE OPERATOR/PACKER

Thompsons Pies Bakehouse
08.2016 - 11.2021
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems

Education

YR 10 CERTIFICATE -

St Mary's Highschool
Gateshead
01.2009

Skills

  • Kitchen Equipment Use
  • Kitchen Safety Awareness
  • Kitchen Support
  • Chef Support
  • Salad Preparation
  • Food Plating And Garnishment
  • Sauce And Dressing Creation
  • Kitchen Staff Support
  • Frying
  • Food presentation
  • Grilling
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Sauce making
  • Plating and presentation
  • New hire training
  • Special diets

Timeline

COOK/KITCHEN HAND

the lambton park hotel
06.2022 - Current

KITCHEN HAND/COOK

The Northern Star Hotel
11.2021 - 04.2022

MACHINE OPERATOR/PACKER

Thompsons Pies Bakehouse
08.2016 - 11.2021

YR 10 CERTIFICATE -

St Mary's Highschool
Jade Martin