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Stephanie Hadden

Ingle Farm,SA

Summary

Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. I am hard-working, detail-oriented and reliable, with excellent communication skills and a professional demeanour.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook & Kitchen Attendant

Relish on Main
Mawson Lakes, SA
08.2018 - Current
  • Cooked, prepared and served dishes in fast-paced environment, working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Mentored and trained new staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe and customer specifications.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Performed food preparation to a high and precise standard, such as chopping vegetables, slicing meats, making soups and extensive baking.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment, and cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis, and prepared and submitted orders to kitchen suppliers to maintain kitchen stocks.
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly.
  • Performed kitchen opens and closes to a high-quality standard to ensure maximum cleanliness, efficiency and preparation for the day.

Kitchen Hand & Food Service

Regency Green Aged Care Facility
Regency Park, SA
04.2013 - 07.2018
  • Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient access to items when needed.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils, and operated dishwashers to sanitise cutlery and plates.
  • Kept records of food waste to track usage levels.
  • Followed all health and safety guidelines when handling food items.
  • Served food during catered events or banquets as requested by supervisors or chefs.
  • Working with a team, and with elderly residents in a sensitive, caring and empathetic manner.
  • Communication with people who have difficulty speaking.

Education

CERT IV - Massage Therapy

TAFE SA
Port Adelaide, SA
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Marden Senior College
Marden, SA
10-2010

Skills

  • Working Under Pressure in a Fast-Paced Kitchen
  • Food Safety
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Food Presentation
  • Line Management
  • Food Rotation & Inventory Management
  • Punctual, Honest and Reliable
  • Flexible Schedule and Willingness to Cover Shifts Last Minute
  • Workload Management
  • Food Storage
  • Baking and Dessert Preparation
  • Menu Item Memorization
  • Time Management
  • Managing Special Dietary Requirements
  • Deep Fryer Operation
  • Grilling Techniques
  • Food Allergen Safety

Affiliations

  • I am an avid Tabletop Roleplayer, which definitely compliments my ability to solve problems, work collaboratively and get along with everyone!

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Line Cook & Kitchen Attendant

Relish on Main
08.2018 - Current

Kitchen Hand & Food Service

Regency Green Aged Care Facility
04.2013 - 07.2018

CERT IV - Massage Therapy

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

Marden Senior College

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