Sharon Barden
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented culinary professional with extensive experience at Duckin Cafe Dalby. Proven expertise in food safety and sanitation, adept at multitasking under pressure. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and effective teamwork, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Order Cook
Duckin Cafe Dalby
03.2007 - 09.2027
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
Hotel Cleaner
Pink Pub
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Assisted the hotel in passing inspections by adhering to strict industry guidelines for sanitation and maintenance.
- Trained new housekeeping team members on best practices in cleaning techniques, contributing to a consistent level of service quality across all rooms.
- Responded quickly to urgent cleaning requests, demonstrating adaptability while maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
- Contributed to a pleasant guest experience by maintaining clean and well-stocked restroom facilities throughout the property.
Short Order Cook
Imperial Hotel
09.2007 - 03.2008
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Proactively addressed customer concerns or complaints, working to find satisfactory solutions in a timely manner.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Handled high-pressure situations with grace, keeping up with fast-paced demand during peak hours while maintaining focus on accurate food preparation.
Kitchen Hand
Dalby Hospital
02.1999 - 01.2002
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Education
Year 10
Bundaberg State School
Bundaberg, QLD12-1985
Skills
- Grill expertise
- Work under pressure
- Efficient multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Food plating
- OSHA guidelines
- Waste reduction
- Temperature control
- Fast food preparation
- Teamwork
Timeline
Hotel Cleaner
Pink Pub
01.2010 - 09.2010
Short Order Cook
Imperial Hotel
09.2007 - 03.2008
Short Order Cook
Duckin Cafe Dalby
03.2007 - 09.2027
Kitchen Hand
Dalby Hospital
02.1999 - 01.2002
Year 10
Bundaberg State School
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