Susan Horner
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Eskleigh Foundation, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through strong multitasking and communication skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, ensuring a clean and organized workspace. Food handler certified.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Kitchen Staff Member
Eskleigh Foudation
11.2014 - 02.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Owner /Operator
Self Employed Picnics Sandwichbar & Takeaway
02.2008 - 07.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
- Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
Skills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Contamination prevention
- Food handler certification
Timeline
Cook/Kitchen Staff Member
Eskleigh Foudation
11.2014 - 02.2025
Owner /Operator
Self Employed Picnics Sandwichbar & Takeaway
02.2008 - 07.2014
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