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Work History
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Kayla Allen

Gawler,SA

Summary

Motivated Apprentice Chef with experience in a high-volume kitchen environment. Skilled at preparing meals using various cooking techniques and ingredients, while adhering to food safety guidelines. Strong ability to learn new recipes quickly and adapt to varied culinary situations. Notable contributions have included improving kitchen efficiency and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Chef/Cook

Ventia
RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Prepared, cooked and served meals according to recipes and menus.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers, ovens, grills and fryers.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen area.
  • Organized workstations with necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
  • Helped experienced chefs prepare dishes for customers.
  • Took direction from head chef on menu items and preparation techniques.
  • Trained in proper food handling procedures while adhering to health codes.
  • Checked quality of raw materials before use to ensure freshness of product.
  • Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure availability for service periods.
  • Served food in a timely manner ensuring all orders were correct for customer satisfaction.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating kitchen machinery such as blenders and mixers.
  • Used commercial baking and cooking equipment.
  • Checked dates on food to maintain proper rotation, discarding expired items.
  • Handled presentation standards and portion control requirements.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Served food to defense personnel in a respectful manner, thus having the customer service experience to serve in a professional manner.
  • Made a variety of grab-and-go meals for our defense personnel, thus have experience in making snack foods and catering for large function events.
  • Experience and training in bulk cooking, production, and pastry cooking.

Childcare Centre Cook

Goodstart
Smithfield, South Australia
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Made and tailored meals for children who had allergies.

Education

Barista Level 2 - Coffee

HG COFFEE SCHOOL
Mile End, SA
07-2023

Barista Level 1 - Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety Course

HG COFFEE SCHOOL
Mile End, SA
06-2023

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations - Cooking

TAFESA
Elizabeth, SA
06-2022

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Cooking

TAFESA
Regency Park, SA

Skills

  • Preparation of convenience meals and finger foods for functions
  • Baking techniques
  • Preparation of large bulk meals
  • Portion and cost control
  • Excellent business sense
  • Sanitation Practices

Certification

  • Valid working with children check- Issued 1/03/2023

Accomplishments

  • Have received multiple certificate recognitions from defense personal for my customer service and quality of food that I have prepared.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Apprentice Chef/Cook

Ventia
08.2023 - Current

Childcare Centre Cook

Goodstart
03.2023 - 07.2023

Barista Level 2 - Coffee

HG COFFEE SCHOOL

Barista Level 1 - Use Hygienic Practices For Food Safety Course

HG COFFEE SCHOOL

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations - Cooking

TAFESA

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Cooking

TAFESA

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