Jessica Regan
Summary
I have spent my entire working life around food and what it is to ensure safe and healthy food to accommodate for people with different requirements.
In my time as a cook i have come across many food allergies and different texture needs for groups of vulnerable people, children, the elderly, people with disabilities etc that are required in a hospital base setting and childcare setting.
I have been in charge of creating menus, preparation and cooking of meals, ordering stock weekly and doing food audits to ensure our kitchen and staff are working under the guidelines.
I am a fast learner and have exceptional organization skills.
I can work easily under pressure and i am a very hard worker.
I am always on time and focused on the task at hand.
I have acquired a food safety supervisors certificate in my time at Cafe Dolcetto and have completed multiple food safety and hygiene mandatory online trainings during my time as the Cook at Yass Hospital working under Healthshare NSW.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Centre Cook
Falcam (Early Learning on Rossi)
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Cook Grade B
Healthshare NSW
05.2016 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- 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.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Kitchen Hand
Cafe Dolcetto
06.2008 - 04.2016
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prepared garnishes to complement dishes on menu.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yass High School
Yass, NSW12.2012
Skills
- Quality Inspections
- Plating and Presentation
- Portion Control
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Menu Planning
- Proper Food Storage
- PPE Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Focused and Disciplined
- Cleaning and Organization
- Food Handlers Certification
- Time Management
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Cooking
Timeline
Centre Cook
Falcam (Early Learning on Rossi)
04.2023 - Current
Cook Grade B
Healthshare NSW
05.2016 - 03.2023
Kitchen Hand
Cafe Dolcetto
06.2008 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Yass High School
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