Joseph Hirst
Mandurah,western australia
Summary
Resourceful Kitchen Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in inventory management, food safety compliance, and team leadership. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and quality service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Collins Food
Mandurah, western australia
08.2020 - Current
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Organized kitchen staff shifts and coordinated daily tasks for efficient workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations.
- Reviewed employee performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
- Created weekly schedules to optimize efficiency of kitchen staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies while maintaining high quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen area for cleanliness and safety.
- Provided ongoing feedback and coaching to team members regarding performance.
- Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Sales Associate
Bodero
Mandurah, Western Australia
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors to ensure cleanliness.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper and paper towels.
- Emptied trash cans and disposed of waste materials properly.
- Performed general repairs to walls, doors and other surfaces when necessary.
- Ensured safety standards were met while using chemical cleaners or operating machinery.
- Disinfected high touch surfaces like doorknobs, handrails and countertops regularly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coodanup College
Mandurah, WA11-2023
Skills
- Food Storage
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu development
- Ordering Supplies
- Food Preparation
- Food presentation
- Hygiene practices
- Food Safety Compliance
- Cost Control
- Food production management
- Staff Training and Development
- Multitasking and Organization
- Food preparation management
- Health Inspections
- Health Code Compliance
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
Affiliations
- Golf
- Gym
- kyaking
Accomplishments
- Academia Award (STEM)
- Academia Award (HASS) x2
- Science Experience (UWA)
- School of Human sciences (UWA)
- Academia Award (English)x2
- Attendance Award
Certification
- White Card
- Drivers License C
- First Aid
Refrences
- Maree Norrie (Shift Supervisor at Kfc) 0426 910 701
- Josh Haua (Manager at Kfc) 0492 891 393
- Lachlan Rennie (Shift supervisor at Kfc) 0424 707 736
- Paige (Supervisor at Bodero) 0444 503 087
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Collins Food
08.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Bodero
06.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Coodanup College
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