Natisha Dawkins
Cuprona
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record .
Excelled in crafting high-quality, allergen-aware meals, significantly enhancing customer satisfaction.
Demonstrated leadership by fostering team efficiency and nurturing vendor relationships for premium ingredient sourcing.
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual Chef
Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef
Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel
02.2016 - 03.2024
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
Head Chef
Burnie City Council
06.2006 - 11.2015
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events.
Education
GED -
Drysdale
Hobart, TAS02-1994
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Allergen awareness
- Food quality
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen operations
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Casual Chef
Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel
03.2024 - Current
Chef
Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel
02.2016 - 03.2024
Head Chef
Burnie City Council
06.2006 - 11.2015
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
GED -
Drysdale
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