Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Layjean Francisco

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Glynde Hotel
Adelaide, SA
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.

Chef

Est-Ovest
Adelaide, SA
07.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.

Chef

Montezuma's North Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Front of House Server

Arthurs Pizza
Sydney
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs, responding promptly and knowledgeably to all requests.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
  • Followed up with guests after their meal experience to ensure satisfaction was achieved.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies.

Cook

Casper Cafe
Sydney
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.

Education

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Queensford College
Adelaide, SA
07-2024

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Queensford College
Adelaide, SA
12-2023

Diploma - Project Management

Greenwich Management College
Sydney, NSW
03-2022

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Greenwich Management College
Sydney, NSW
03-2021

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Banquets and catering
  • Menu Planning
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Grilling and deep frying skills

Languages

English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional

Certification

  • First Aid and Safety
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Glynde Hotel
01.2024 - Current

Chef

Est-Ovest
07.2022 - Current

Chef

Montezuma's North Adelaide
06.2022 - 06.2023

Front of House Server

Arthurs Pizza
05.2021 - 07.2022

Cook

Casper Cafe
01.2021 - 07.2022

Diploma - Hospitality Management

Queensford College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Queensford College

Diploma - Project Management

Greenwich Management College

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Greenwich Management College
Layjean Francisco