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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

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