Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Checked quality of raw materials before use.
Cook
Laporchetta Restaurant
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD
12.2008 - 02.2020
Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.