Linda Waring

I prepare boat lunches that go out onto the Great Barrier Reef , making sandwiches , salads ,making wraps, gourmet rolls , fruit platters , crudites , meat platters .training staff is also part of my job.

• making fish and chips , cakes, for the local people of Cooya beach, i also introduced coffee , had specials and did Sunday roasts

• Collaborated with other chefs in developing new recipes for pastries and desserts.
• Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
• I also worked here as chef de partie in 1994-1996

• Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
• Wrapped items in plastic in preparation for display and to sell to customers.
• Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.

• Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• worked in the bar , cleaning the pub, doing B&B breakfasts, packed lunches for the fishermen ,
• we had a 40 cover restaurant that i did all the evening bar meals for making home-made pies, blackboard specials, Roast dinners ,

• serving customers , making sandwiches, making coffees,
• Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
• Operated the cash register to process customer purchases accurately and efficiently.
• Organized merchandise on display racks according to established guidelines.
• Monitored stock levels and alerted management when supplies are running low or need replenishing.

• second chef

• Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.

• Assisted Pastry Chef with training new staff members on proper preparation methods for pastries, cakes, and other desserts.
• also worked here as demi chef in 1989-1990

• running a small pastry section by myself, doing buffet , a la carte desserts, Birthday cakes , afternoon teas pastries .

• learning the basic cookery skillls , I went to Kendal college on Block release for 2 winter , in this time, and also did one year night class to acheive my "ULCI" basic and advanced pastry cooks certificates