Rose Kanawati
Georges Hall,Australia
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Hardworking and enthusiastic cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Cook
Saint John’s Preschool and Long Day Care - SCECS
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with food safety regulations, industry trends, and innovative cooking techniques.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with parents, addressing concerns or questions about meal plans promptly and professionally.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, resulting in saved time and reduced costs without sacrificing quality or nutrition standards.
- Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
- Boosted parent satisfaction by providing detailed information on meal plans, ingredients, and nutritional benefits for their children.
- Educated childcare staff on proper food handling procedures for the prevention of cross-contamination or potential allergens exposure among children in care.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday parties or themed meal days to create a fun and engaging dining experience for children.
- Ensured a safe environment by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health codes and regulations.
- Supported healthy eating habits among children through engaging cooking demonstrations and educational activities.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations.
Cook
Bistro Tripoli
12.2020 - 03.2023
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Skills
- Cleaning and Organization
- Menu Planning
- Cutting Techniques
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Ethnic Cooking
- Kitchen Sanitation Management
- Critical Thinking
- Portion and Cost Control
- Proper Food Temperatures
- Proper Food Storage
- Dietary Restriction Support
- Station Preparation
Certificates
Food Safety Supervisor certificate
- Use hygienic practices for food safety
- Participate in safe food handling practices
Languages
English
Arabic
References
St John’s SCECS Area manager
Sherelle Kozarovski
0408 028 044
Timeline
Childcare Cook
Saint John’s Preschool and Long Day Care - SCECS
03.2023 - Current
Cook
Bistro Tripoli
12.2020 - 03.2023
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