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Louise Stewart

Park Ridge,Qld

Summary

Talented first year Apprentice Chef with strong proficiency in sanitation procedures and recipe development. . Adept at taking orders and working kitchen machinery. I work extremely well under pressure and I have a strong passion to become the best chef I can be. As a mother of 7 I am currently restricted to mostly lunch shifts however I'm happy to pick up a split shift when needed.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Chef

Maryborough Services Club
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
  • Displayed adaptability by quickly learning new menu items as they were introduced into the rotation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
  • Use of commercial cooking equipment
  • Worked busy nights on pans, grill, fryers and larder

Cook

Cafe F3 Northbound
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cook

Kool Delights Cafe
07.2006 - 07.2007

Bakers Assistant

Brumbys Bakery
07.2004 - 08.2005
  • Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
  • Stored, labeled and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
  • Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
  • Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
  • Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.

Education

Aldridge State High School
Maryborough, QLD

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Portion and cost control
  • Food presentation
  • Food Storage
  • Culinary expertise
  • Inventory Management
  • Waste Reduction
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Baking procedures
  • Outstanding multitasking abilities
  • Basic Baking
  • Basic cooking methods
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • High hygienic standards
  • Measuring and portioning
  • Hygiene practices
  • Meal Preparation
  • Stock Rotation
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Sanitation
  • Portion Control
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Apprentice Chef

Maryborough Services Club
04.2022 - 06.2024

Cook

Cafe F3 Northbound
08.2017 - 01.2019

Cook

Kool Delights Cafe
07.2006 - 07.2007

Bakers Assistant

Brumbys Bakery
07.2004 - 08.2005

Aldridge State High School
Louise Stewart