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, SASkills
- 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