Lawrence Yakimov
Everton Park,QLD
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Cook
LitsE Lounge
Keperra, QLD
02.2022 - Current
- Bakery and Pastry production. Sweet and Savoury Cakes, brownies, tarts and tortes.
- Meat, fish and vegetable preparation. Cutting, cleaning and...
- Cleaning & Sanitizing preparation surfaces and cooking equipment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Cook/Chef
Mojo Cafe
Newmarket, QLD
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Responsible for stocking and maintaining display fridge, daily with Sandwiches, Wraps and other take away items to spark customer interest.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained excellent customer satisfaction scores.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new stock and rotated items to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Managed kitchen staff to supervise preparation of foods and explain steps for readying specialty items.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained well-stocked stations withmaximum productivi
Chef
RNA Showground Precinct
Brisbane, QLD
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Prepared vegetables, meats and sundries, knife skills, according to sous chef's requirements
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Commis Chef
ALH Group
Brisbane, QLD
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with regular stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.
- Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Seasoned and marinated cuts of meat, mince, poultry and fish.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communiation
University of Canberra
02.2003
Skills
- Instruction and Delegation
- Special Events and Catering
- Standards Compliance
- Recipe Development
- Dietary Restrictions
Timeline
Chef/Cook
LitsE Lounge
02.2022 - Current
Cook/Chef
Mojo Cafe
02.2018 - 12.2021
Chef
RNA Showground Precinct
10.2014 - 11.2018
Commis Chef
ALH Group
12.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts - Communiation
University of Canberra