Tayla Peti
Bundamba,QLD
Summary
Highly organized individual excelling at ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Thrives under pressure and embraces new challenges. With over ten years of experience and a wealth of skills, confident in making a positive contribution to any team. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Proven track record showcases ability to effectively prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
The Commercial Hotel
04.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
- Significantly reduced preparation times by optimizing kitchen layout and equipment placement.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure cohesive dining experience, addressing any customer concerns with prompt and effective solutions.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Cook/ Server
Toowong Bowls Club
03.2024 - Current
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes
- Checked quality of ingredients before use to ensure freshness
- Took orders from customers accurately and on time
- Checked food before serving it to customers
- Accurately recorded orders on the cash register and point-of-sale system
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for the next diners
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Cook
Commercial Hotel
11.2022 - 12.2023
- In this role, I was responsible for cooking and preparing a diverse range of high-quality pub food items
- This includes ensuring that all ingredients are fresh, and the dishes are cooked to perfection
- Additionally, I often made sure stock rotated upon delivery to ensure that the ingredients were fresh and didn't go to waste
- This will involve checking expiration dates, organizing the storage area, and labelling items appropriately
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly
All Rounder
Puhoi Pub
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities involved in providing excellent customer service and upholding high standards in all areas, including maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- We take pride in providing excellent customer service and strive to uphold high standards in all areas
- Our team is dedicated to ensuring customers have a positive experience in our establishment
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Chef De Partie
Smith's
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Creating a comprehensive task list that includes prioritizing responsibilities and delegating tasks to my team members
- Ensuring that we have all the necessary equipment and ingredients to get the job done
- To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety, I make sure to regularly sanitize all surfaces and equipment and keep the kitchen organized and tidy
- Setting up workstations at the start of each day and ensuring that everything is properly stored away and cleaned up at the end of the day
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Managed inventory efficiently, rotating stock to ensure freshness while minimizing spoilage or waste.
Brand Ambassador
Brand Spanking
10.2019 - 04.2020
- In this role I traveled to different work sites across Auckland, such as supermarkets, festivals, and events, to promote food, beverage, and skincare products
- This role also involved selling merchandise at these events and ensuring that I have the necessary knowledge to promote each product and meet sales targets effectively
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
Education
Diploma - Health Sciences
Endeavour College of Natural Therapies
Brisbane01-2026
Diploma - Exercise
New Zealand Institute of Health And Fitness
Auckland01-2015
Skills
- Adaptable Problem Solver
- Effective Time Coordination
- Informed Decision-Making
- Managing Kitchen Personnel
- Training Support
- Maintenance and Orderliness
- Customer Service
- Customer Relationship Building
- In-Depth Product Knowledge
- Skilled in Operating Espresso Machines
- Food Safety Compliance
- Sales Experience
- Team leadership
- Stock Management
- Safety Oversight
Certification
- SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety, CBD College, 91399
- SITHFAB025 Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for food
- Blue Card, 09/02/27
- SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of Alcohol
Timeline
Sous Chef
The Commercial Hotel
04.2024 - Current
Cook/ Server
Toowong Bowls Club
03.2024 - Current
Cook
Commercial Hotel
11.2022 - 12.2023
All Rounder
Puhoi Pub
01.2022 - 10.2022
Brand Ambassador
Brand Spanking
10.2019 - 04.2020
Chef De Partie
Smith's
10.2018 - 04.2021
Diploma - Health Sciences
Endeavour College of Natural Therapies
Diploma - Exercise
New Zealand Institute of Health And Fitness
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