Jane Borrett
Eagleby,Australia
Summary
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.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Harvest Cafe
Pimpama, Qld
2023 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Implemented food safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new team members on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to minimize waste.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing dietary needs and preferences.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
Labourer
Cranks Carbon
Qld, Qld
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, filling holes and cracks with putty or plaster.
- Mixed paint colors according to specifications and color charts.
- Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment used in the painting process.
- Helped load and unload supplies from trucks when necessary.
- Followed safety protocols while performing duties including wearing protective gear such as masks, gloves and eyewear when applicable.
Cook
Coffee Club
Browns Plains, Qld
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Chef
Serranos Mexican Cantina
Beenleigh, Qld
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
Education
First Aid Certifcate - First Aid
Paradise First Aid
QLD09.2023
Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality
TAFE Qld
Brisbane12.2015
Certificate III - Patisserie
TAFE Qld
Brisbane12.2015
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- PPE Use
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Labourer
Cranks Carbon
04.2022 - 12.2023
Cook
Coffee Club
08.2021 - 04.2022
Chef
Serranos Mexican Cantina
06.2015 - 11.2020
First Aid Certifcate - First Aid
Paradise First Aid
Diploma of Hospitality - Hospitality
TAFE Qld
Certificate III - Patisserie
TAFE Qld
Chef
Harvest Cafe
2023 - Current