Karen Whitman
Home Hill ,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Regis Aged Care, enhancing food quality and kitchen efficiency. Expert in cooking techniques and food safety, coupled with exceptional team leadership and communication skills, significantly improved meal satisfaction and cultivated a positive work culture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Regis Aged Care
03.2006 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Great time management
- Works well within our team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill, QLD11.1987
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Management
- Effective Communications
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Food Service Operations
- Company quality standards
- Pantry restocking
- Special diets understanding
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Chef
Regis Aged Care
03.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Home Hill State High School
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