Jessica Gallagher
Bendigo
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Apprentice Chef with experience at Simr Cafe, skilled in food presentation and effective communication with team members. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through food presentation and allergy awareness. Contain a wide range of knowledge in multiply areas of cooking and baking such as pastries and food preparation. Dedicated to providing a clean work environment and collaborating with other staff members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Simr Cafe
05.2022 - Current
- Set up food stations for service
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- completed food preparation duties
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, and eggs.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, altering dishes to meet customer needs..
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication and mutual respect within the team.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large catering events.
Fast Food Worker
Domino's Pizza
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, maintaining professionalism even during peak business periods.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Education
No Degree -
Catherine Mcauley College
Bendigo, VICCertificate III In Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
Bendigo-Echuca, VIC06-2025
Skills
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food allergy awareness
- Baking procedures
- Baking techniques
- High hygienic standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Simr Cafe
05.2022 - Current
Fast Food Worker
Domino's Pizza
02.2021 - 05.2021
No Degree -
Catherine Mcauley College
Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
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