LESLEY-ANNE UGWU
Adelaide,Australia
Summary
- Please consider my application for the Chef position. I believe that my skillset and experience match well with your needs. I have included my resume for your review and look forward to learning more about the company in the future. I am a Skilled Chef with plenty of experience in the industry. Highly adept at handling various responsibilities by prioritizing my tasks, establishing clear deadlines and finding creative solutions to eliminate obstacles. My experience has equipped me with the necessary tools to succeed in this position:
- Cooking
- Cleaning And Sterilization
- Food And Kitchen Safety While I am grateful for the opportunities afforded to me in my prior position, I am ready to embark on a new career path that offers new challenges for me to put my skills to use. I would greatly appreciate your review of my enclosed resume and outlined credentials. I believe that I can be a valuable addition to the company and your business goals. At your convenience, I am available for an interview or further discussion. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, LESLEY-ANNE UGWU
- I am a Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. I also anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards. I'm very passionate about creating and cooking dishes.
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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF
Techforce Personnel
ADELAIDE , SA
2022.11 - 2023.11
- Cooking different dishes in bulk
- Meal prepping in bulk
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line in a fast paste environment
- Cleaning the Kitchen to a high standard.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
CHEF
Lakeside Cafe
2022.02 - 2022.08
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods
- Grilled and deep-fried various foods from meats to potatoes
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate
- Wrapped, dated and labelled food items in storage for safety and freshness
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
CHEF
Aura Restaurant
ADELAIDE , SA
2021.11 - 2022.04
- Prepared various local and seasonal specialties for boutique restaurant
- Collaborated productively and professionally with colleagues representing widely diverse points of view
- Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs
- Worked cross-functionally with recipe development, operations and creative teams on implementation of new ingredients, menu timelines and product launches
- Collaborated with department staff to prepare food items in accordance with recipes and established standards
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line
- Cooking different dishes
- Portioning Food
- Deep cleaning the kitchen and insuring it is at a high standard
- Managing the kitchen area on busy nights.
STORE MANAGER
WHSmith
NSW
2019.04 - 2020.03
- Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction
- Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures
- Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays
- Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits
- Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Wakefield International College
Australia SA10.2022
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Wakefield International College
10.2022
Foundation Degree Fashion Design & Marketing -
London College of Fashion University of The Arts
London, UK07.2009
Diploma in Art And Design -
London College of Fashion University of The Arts
London, UK07.2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Food Prep Planning
- Team Leadership
- Quality Control
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Menu Planning
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Safe Food Handling
- Banquets and Catering
- Food and Beverage Pairing
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Portion and Cost Control
- Pantry restocking
- Meal Preparation
- Food presentation
- Sanitation Practices
- Knife Skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Recipe Development
- Waste control
- Cooking techniques
- Workflow Optimization
- Menu development
- Kitchen Management
References
Reference on Request.
Timeline
CHEF
Techforce Personnel
2022.11 - 2023.11
CHEF
Lakeside Cafe
2022.02 - 2022.08
CHEF
Aura Restaurant
2021.11 - 2022.04
STORE MANAGER
WHSmith
2019.04 - 2020.03
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
Wakefield International College
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Wakefield International College
Foundation Degree Fashion Design & Marketing -
London College of Fashion University of The Arts
Diploma in Art And Design -
London College of Fashion University of The Arts
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