JAMES M GOODE
16 Murphy Street Ararat,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and efficient Cook/Kitchen Hand with experience at Flame Brothers Cafe Restaurant & Bar, excelling in food preparation and multitasking. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Strong team player dedicated to customer satisfaction and reducing food waste through effective ingredient management.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in your company. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Positive, reliable, and resourceful, with knack for quick problem-solving and teamwork. Possesses foundational understanding of essential field knowledge and proficient in handling tools and equipment safely and efficiently. Dedicated to contributing to team goals and maintaining high standards of work quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook, Prep Hand, Dishwasher
Flame Brothers Cafe Restaurant & Bar
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Provided support during peak business hours, ensuring smooth service flow while maintaining high-quality output.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Kitchenhand
Ararat RSL
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by paying close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Sharpened knife skills, resulting in precise cuts and reduced preparation time.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely preparation of ingredients, speeding up overall service time.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by preparing ingredients ahead of busy shifts.
- Maintained sharp and functional kitchen tools, directly impacting quality and speed of food preparation.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
Education
No Degree - Year 11
12-2022
- Year 11
Skills
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Food handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Cooking
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Achieved a nice fun and exclusive workspace whilst cooking under pressure with limited time available whilst keeping and maintaining good serving times and quality of food through effectively helping with serving large quantities of customers and guest helping colleagues if they also get stressed under pressure and or overwhelmed.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
Timeline
Prep Cook, Prep Hand, Dishwasher - Flame Brothers Cafe Restaurant & Bar
01.2024 - 03.2025
Prep Cook, Dishwasher, Kitchenhand - Ararat RSL
04.2023 - 01.2024
Mount Clear High School - No Degree, Year 11
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
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