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Katerina Yerasimou

Everard Park,SA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

ISS Pacific
10.2020 - Current
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch following standard recipes
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet patients needs and palates.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

Small Business Owner

Laneway Espresso House (Breakast, Brunch)
12.2015 - 03.2019
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
  • Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced cafe environment.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Eros Cafe
04.2013 - 03.2015
  • Managed team of up 7 restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
  • Pitched in to help host, waitstaff, and bussers during exceptionally busy times such as dinner hour.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Tafe SA Regency Campus
Regency Park, SA
11.2023

Skills

  • Recipes and Menu Planning
  • Time management
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Recipe creation
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Chef

ISS Pacific
10.2020 - Current

Small Business Owner

Laneway Espresso House (Breakast, Brunch)
12.2015 - 03.2019

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Eros Cafe
04.2013 - 03.2015

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Tafe SA Regency Campus
Katerina Yerasimou