Sarah Briggs
Mansfield,Victoria
Summary
Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook & Housekeeping
Alzburg Inn Resort
05.2013
- Prepared and cooked food in big quantities for school camps
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Properly labelled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes
- Joined the housekeeping team to clean and service the apartments.
Cleaner
EVERGREEN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
11.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Commercial Cleaner
Duet
11.2023 - Current
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
Night Shift Filler
Marks IGA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided excellent customer service when encountering late-night shoppers seeking assistance or guidance.
- Enhanced store presentation by maintaining clean and organized shelves during nightly shifts.
- Streamlined the restocking process by collaborating with fellow team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Ensured a safe work environment by promptly addressing spills, broken items, or other hazards.
Trainee Chef
The Deck On High
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering
- Properly labelled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times
- Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery
- Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
Manager
Mansfield Pizza's
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Reduced food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste
- Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
- Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Properly labelled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times
- Ordered and received products and supplies
- Prepared all dough items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, presentation
- Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
Education
High School Year 11 Equivalent. -
Mansfield Secondary School
Mansfield, VIC1997
Skills
- Chinese cooking technique ie Wok
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Larder
- Institutional and batch cooking
- Deserts
- Strong attention to safe food handling
- Baking procedures
- Effective planner
- Food presentation talent
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Hospitality
- Food handlers
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/12/1979
References
- Mohammaduvesh, Evergreen cleaning, 0470245119
- Helen Sekesan Managing Director of Duet , 0411 161 261
Timeline
Cleaner
EVERGREEN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
11.2023 - Current
Commercial Cleaner
Duet
11.2023 - Current
Night Shift Filler
Marks IGA
01.2023 - 06.2024
Cook & Housekeeping
Alzburg Inn Resort
05.2013
Trainee Chef
The Deck On High
01.2012 - 04.2013
Manager
Mansfield Pizza's
02.2009 - 03.2012
High School Year 11 Equivalent. -
Mansfield Secondary School
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