KONSTANTINA BOUSI
8/8 The Boulevarde, Lakemba,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 7 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven catering assistant skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Assistant
St Basil's Homes
08.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to execute seamless catering events for clients.
- Coordinated closely with other staff members during events for smooth service delivery.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Deli service
IGA Supermarket
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately slicing, weighing, and packaging requested deli products in a timely manner.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
Pastry chef's assistant
KOUL
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
Chef
Cafe Papas
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Manage and prepare buffet meals.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- 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.
Chef
Bistro 'Say Yes'
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Chef of Italian cuisine.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
Decorator
Balloon House
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Decoration of wedding receptions/Christenings.
- Consistently received positive feedback from clients regarding attention to detail, creativity, professionalism.
- Collaborated with clients to develop personalized design concepts, resulting in uniquely tailored spaces.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality decoration services within given timeframes.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends, incorporating fresh ideas into design concepts.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Chef
Katsarola Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Chef of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
Manager
Airbnb tourist accommodation
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Management of tourist accommodation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Tourist Escort - Religious Monuments and Pilgrimage Tours
DIEK Ioannina
06.2023
Rejuvance-Holistic Face Rejuvenation -
Natural Health Science School
Greece, Athens09.2018
Culinary Technician -
IEK Latsos
06.2013
General High School Leaving Certificate Classical -
High School of Ioannina
06.1992
Skills
Food safety and sanitation
Cooking techniques
Food quality
Kitchen Management
Food presentation
Meal Preparation
Effective Communications
Ingredient Knowledge
Recipes and menu planning
Hospitality service expertise
Allergen awareness
Sanitation Guidelines
Profile - Description
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and hard-working person. Mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. Able to work well both in a team environment and using own initiative. Works well under pressure and adheres to deadlines.
Timeline
Catering Assistant
St Basil's Homes
08.2023 - Current
Deli service
IGA Supermarket
02.2023 - 06.2023
Pastry chef's assistant
KOUL
12.2022 - 01.2023
Chef
Cafe Papas
01.2020 - 12.2022
Chef
Bistro 'Say Yes'
01.2019 - 12.2019
Chef
Katsarola Restaurant
01.2017 - 12.2017
Decorator
Balloon House
01.2008 - 01.2018
Manager
Airbnb tourist accommodation
01.2006 - 01.2008
Tourist Escort - Religious Monuments and Pilgrimage Tours
DIEK Ioannina
Rejuvance-Holistic Face Rejuvenation -
Natural Health Science School
Culinary Technician -
IEK Latsos
General High School Leaving Certificate Classical -
High School of Ioannina
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