Merhawit Awedow
Bertram,WA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Illido Italian Restaurant
12.2021 - Current
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Waitress Trainee
Bua Siam Thai Restaurant
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Managing orders thru telephone and assisting the food coordinator staff.
Cashier
North Lake Senior Campus Canteen
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Prep Cook
Chris By Raw
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Daily tasks was preparing raw foods, such as chocolate bar, nut balls and mousse bars.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA12.2021
Year 12 - Language And Cert II in Kitchen Operation
North Lake Senior Campus
Kardinya, WA10.2020
Skills
- Grilling /Frying
- Cooking and plating
- Strong Attention to Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
References
Alessandro Caramanico (Head Chef)
M: 0478063771
E: Alessandro@illido.com.au
Peter Ricciardo (Chef Lecturer)
T: 08 94428352
E: peter.ricciardo@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Timeline
Cook
Illido Italian Restaurant
12.2021 - Current
Waitress Trainee
Bua Siam Thai Restaurant
12.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier
North Lake Senior Campus Canteen
04.2020 - 09.2020
Prep Cook
Chris By Raw
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Metropolitan TAFE
Year 12 - Language And Cert II in Kitchen Operation
North Lake Senior Campus
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