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Work History
Education
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Michelle Bryan

Hervey Bay,QLD

Summary

A hard-working and reliable employee. I am service focused and dedicated to giving my very best to every task I’m given. I am a fast learner and am willing to undergo any training that is required. I bring a comprehensive set of skills including strong communication skills, ability to work autonomously or in a team environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/Manager (unofficial)

OCD Esplanade
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Short order cook
  • Stock control, waste management & cleaning
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Instituted a positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training, and skill development.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Attend cash register, including EFTPOS and cash balancing
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain a positive reputation.
  • Problem-solving with customer and company complaints.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Cook / Chef

Tannins at Torquay Wine Bar & Bistro
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Cook

Kefi by the Bay
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Preparing fresh food for the restaurant’s clients.
  • Maintain & organize the kitchen facilities, including equipment.
  • Maintaining supplies, monitoring excess/wastage foods
  • Keeping on top of the cleanliness, including regular deep cleans.

Cook

Sexy Coffee
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Short order cook incorporating various roles to ensure great food
  • Prepared raw foods to create fresh meals
  • Maintained a clean and sanitized workplace
  • Attended the cash register, EFTPOS & cash balancing
  • Stock control, waste management & cleaning.

Education

Diploma in Business -

QLD TAFE
Online
02.2025

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Cooking skills
  • Inventory supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Waste Reduction
  • Kitchen Management
  • Temperature Control
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Safety

Classification

Confidential

References

Paris Petrou, 0438 091 197, Owner of Kefi by the Bay

Timeline

Cook/Manager (unofficial)

OCD Esplanade
05.2024 - 08.2024

Cook / Chef

Tannins at Torquay Wine Bar & Bistro
06.2023 - 08.2023

Cook

Kefi by the Bay
11.2020 - 04.2022

Cook

Sexy Coffee
04.2017 - 10.2017

Diploma in Business -

QLD TAFE
Michelle Bryan