Talitha Greer
Lota ,Australia
Summary
Talented Apprentice Chef with strong proficiency in sanitation procedures and recipe development. Skilled at developing creative and delicious menus and recipes. Focused and reliable to work weekends and evenings. Adept at taking orders and working kitchen machinery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Chef
Kenjin
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared cooking ingredients for chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated commercial cooking and baking equipment in support of head chef.
- Used food inventory and supplies resourcefully to prevent waste and avoid unnecessary ordering from vendors.
- Learned over 20 different procedures of food preparation.
- Set up food stations by following chef's orders.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by sous chef or chef
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Dish Hand
Andonis
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Kitchen Hand
Lemoni Greek Cuzina
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
Cafe All Rounder
Sassafras
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Cafe All Rounder
Coretto
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Manager
Hungry Jacks
02.2010 - 07.2014
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
Crew Team Member
Hungry Jacks
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Greeted customers at drive-thru and took food orders.
- Used proper techniques to prepare food and ingredients.
- Checked and restocked utensils and condiments in appropriate locations for guests.
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing.
- Cleared trays and removed trash from tables before sanitizing surfaces.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Bank Tafe
Brisbane, QLD05.2025
Certificate IV - Adult Tertiary Prep
TAFE Queensland
South Bank, QLD11.2017
Certificate III - Hospitality
RAM
Brisbane09.2015
Certifcate III - Retail Management
MEGT
Brisbane03.2010
Certificate II - Retailing
MEGT
Brisbane, QLD03.2009
Skills
- Portion Standards
- Meal Preparation
- Guest Satisfaction
- Basic Cooking Methods
- Cooking Procedures
- Procedure Preparation
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Attentive Service
- Station Preparation
- Standardized Recipes
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
Apprentice Chef
Kenjin
05.2022 - Current
Dish Hand
Andonis
02.2022 - 05.2022
Kitchen Hand
Lemoni Greek Cuzina
10.2021 - 02.2022
Cafe All Rounder
Sassafras
06.2018 - 03.2019
Cafe All Rounder
Coretto
10.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Manager
Hungry Jacks
02.2010 - 07.2014
Crew Team Member
Hungry Jacks
05.2007 - 02.2010
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
South Bank Tafe
Certificate IV - Adult Tertiary Prep
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III - Hospitality
RAM
Certifcate III - Retail Management
MEGT
Certificate II - Retailing
MEGT
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