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Jamie Beckham

MAREEBA,QLD - Queensland

Summary

Adept at enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, I leveraged strong knife skills and effective team training at Ravenshoe Hotel to significantly reduce food waste. My blend of excellent communication and meticulous attention to safe food handling procedures consistently ensures high-quality culinary experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Team Member

Northern Suppliers
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring optimal shopping experience for customers.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies related to safety, security, health regulations, resulting in fewer incidentsinjuries.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Organized and recovered shelves, put away returns, and cleaned spills and messes to maintain high standards throughout sales floor.
  • Assisted colleagues during busy periods or when covering absences so that the optimum level of staffing was maintained at all times.
  • Helped achieve sales targets by identifying upselling opportunities and promoting loyalty programs to customers.
  • Used computer and point of sale system knowledge to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
  • Cleaned counter areas, floor and restrooms to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Used cash register to tally purchases, collect payment and execute fast and friendly check-out experiences.

Head Cook

Ravenshoe Hotel
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management systems and optimizing ingredient usage.
  • Established strong vendor relationships resulting in reliable deliveries of top-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Developed new menu items for increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Implemented cost-effective measures in the procurement of ingredients, resulting in significant savings without sacrificing quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Cook

Mareeba Leagues Club
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.

Nightfill

Kmart
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Education

Certificate III - Hospitality

TAFE QLD
QLD

Year 10 -

Ravenshoe State School
Ravenshoe, QLD

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Portion Control
  • New Hire Training
  • Menu Planning
  • OSHA

Timeline

Store Team Member

Northern Suppliers
05.2020 - 04.2021

Head Cook

Ravenshoe Hotel
04.2018 - 02.2020

Cook

Mareeba Leagues Club
03.2017 - 12.2017

Nightfill

Kmart
03.2014 - 12.2014

Certificate III - Hospitality

TAFE QLD

Year 10 -

Ravenshoe State School

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