Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Kalen Fowler

Kalen Fowler

Toowoomba,QLD

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Worker

Sparkle & Co Cleaning
Toowoomba, QLD
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
  • Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Kitchen Hand

Goolwa Hotel
Goolwa, SA
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.

Kitchen Hand

Saltwater Cafe
Goolwa, SA
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Prepared simple menu items independently when necessary while maintaining high-quality standards set forth by chefs or supervisors.
  • Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
  • Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
  • Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Education

Year 11 -

Victor Harbor High School
Victor Harbor, SA

Skills

  • Heavy Lifting
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Garden maintenance
  • Pruning Techniques
  • Garden Design
  • Weeding Techniques
  • Using hand tools
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Tree trimming and cutting branches
  • Tree planting
  • Landscaping Care
  • Mowing and edging
  • Weeding gardens
  • Mowing and Weed Whacking

Timeline

Garden Worker

Sparkle & Co Cleaning
06.2024 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Goolwa Hotel
10.2022 - 11.2023

Kitchen Hand

Saltwater Cafe
07.2021 - 10.2022

Year 11 -

Victor Harbor High School
Kalen Fowler