Kaitlyn Clarke
Summary
Passionate and accomplished chef with experience in busy work environments and managing kitchen teams. skilled in team leadership, menu pricing/developing, and catering for large numbers of guests. Highly organized, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Luigi's Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
- Perform cleaning tasks such as cleaning deepfryers, grill, stoves, floors, freezers and fridges.
- Oversee food preparation, ensuring food safety procedures were followed.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Interviewed and trained staff members, as well as managing 6 kitchen staff by planning schedules coordinating responsibilities.
- Customized meals for guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring welcoming and inclusive dining experience.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook /Waitress Trainee
Nando's Restaurant
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Campbelltown, NSW06-2024
Skills
- Food presentation
- Team management
- Staff training
- Knife safety
- Menu planning/pricing
- Food cost management
- Leadership
Certification
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate June 2024-2029
Timeline
Chef
Luigi's Restaurant
06.2022 - Current
Cook /Waitress Trainee
Nando's Restaurant
10.2021 - 06.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
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