Leah Pride
Sydney,NSW
Summary
At Abbotsford Rowing Club, I excelled as a Kitchen Hand, enhancing kitchen efficiency and team productivity through expert food preparation and robust sanitation practices. Demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to food safety, I played a pivotal role in maintaining high-quality standards and supporting seamless kitchen operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Abbotsford Rowing Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
Education
Year 12 -
St Scholastics College
Sydney, NSW2005
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Kitchen Cleaning and Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Food Preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Chopping vegetables
- Cooking techniques
- Stock management
- Food safety measures
- Ingredient Preparation
- Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
- Sanitation Procedures
- Trash Removal and Recycling
- Food Quality Standards
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Storage
- Trash removal
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Restocking
- Pantry restocking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Food Plating and Garnishment
- Food presentation
- Recipe Following
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Commercial Dishwashers
- Stock Rotation
- Temperature Monitoring
- High-volume dining
- Food Delivery
- Portion Control
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Safe handling
- Customer Engagement
- Cash Register Operation
- Safety Management
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
Certification
Certificate 5 hospitality
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Abbotsford Rowing Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
Year 12 -
St Scholastics College